"Don't hate the player, hate the game."

...then maybe you can understand it. You are playing a game that many chip collectors hate. By playing the game, no good will can come to you from this community. Perpetuating or fueling a practice that is viewed as evil is not so easily disregarded as being playing the game. You are choosing to play the game. As a community, we will also notice and take into account those who play your game with you.

I don't think you realize how much your personal reputation has been soiled by your actions. Perhaps it doesn't matter to you. So be it.