"if whoever imposed their judgement were to make themselves known and the reasons for their actions clear in editing comments - none of us would need to speculate - would we?"

So what?   We choose to speculate, that is our choice - or your choice. No explantions required based on the published information about this site in the FAQ's. Whoever imposes their judgement is not necessary.

I'd love to see my local pizzeria to serve Sicilian style, but they choose not to make it. I order from the menu or take my business elsewhere.