This thread seems to divide itself into two different sub-topics, but they have something in common.
Re. the watermark: The idea is to leave a mark that is as unobtrusive as possible, yet sufficiently difficult to "make go away" to discourage any such attempt. The first objective seems to be achieved, as Steve so beautifully, if unintentionally, demonstrated. As for the second objective, well, obviously, if man made it, man can unmake it. Any watermark is removable. But if it is more difficult, it takes more effort and thus more deliberate criminal intent.
Not much can be done about that.
If you can't live with unobtrusive watermarks (and I suppose you can't), well, too bad, it's your loss, not mine.
Re. that other sub-topic, breach of whole-ship-(or any other)-rule:
The question is, do we want a regime, where common sense, patience and tolerance prevails, or do we want fundamentalism to rule supreme?
Steve is right. Even admins are human, well, let them be human. Any admin can at any time turn the blind eye to doubtful issues.
cheers
Uwe