Changes absolutely nothing.
It's the principle of the matter.
... and it sounds like you are rationalizing taking money from known dishonest actors.
"Blood money" if you will allow the hyperbole.
Changes absolutely everything: your sentence
If you started playing "vote to ban", you would be out a significant advertising revenue stream in this particular case, so I can completely see your point.
becomes absolutely moot
You are free to find another problem though