Yeah, I do think a few opinions of prominent users carry more weight than they probably realise themselves. However, I do understand their point of view.
Maybe even more than you think, because these are the same people for whom the majority votes in the current competition. Unfortunately, advocating that the
"ignore" button is a much better option than the
"report to moderator" button sends a very clear message to everyone else who wonders if they are really wasting their time.