Not a lie? I'm actually protected by the staff?

You are still on the default trust list even after exhibiting repeated abusive behavior...
You do not agree with my opinion, that does not make it a lie, even if it was a lie, that is not a legitimate use of a negative rating from some one on the default trust. You even admitted it here yourself when you changed it from a negative to a neutral the FIRST time you did this.
VOD clearly didn't remove those ratings because he "realized the error of his ways" or something, he did it because the community finally stepped up and called him on his bullshit, even if the staff made sure they were looking the other way.
Actually, no. I removed the ratings for you and tak because
I realized I shouldn't use negative feedback for personal gut feelings.