If a government members breaks the government rules, or otherwise abuse their position, it is completely warranted to remove them from their positions. This has been the policy for well over a decade, if not all of BattleMaster's history. Yes, it affects the players in their realms, that is inevitable in any punishment. But the players were being affected by the rules infractions already. Removing them removes that player from continuing to abuse their position. The Titans are interested in enforcing fair play, by the rules of the game, not in preventing players from being affected by unforeseen circumstances. Sometimes in life, !@#$ happens. This is simulated in BM by the existence of bugs, and rarely, Titan involvement.
As noted on the Government Rules wiki page, "This is a game, not the military, even if it simulates a martial society. Try to guide people. Work with suggestions and help and leave people their autonomy. A strict hierarchy of orders and blind followers is more efficient, yes. It also causes people to lose the fun and leave the game." This was the specific issue with Crixus's specific micromanaging orders.
