That's not a solid reason for them to to decline payment. In fact declaring payment will lead to even greater accusations.

People will think they've kept a huge sum for themselves in a Vault, and that's why probably don't accept people's vote.

I agree with you. Steemit is a ridiculously amazing platform. Thanks to Ned and Dan a few people have created something similar. So we will forever be grateful to them

It's awful to see lot of people creating fake. And that's another great reason for these two guys to start honouring our votes. Otherwise people will think they also have multiple accounts, and are making something through it.