I think your missing something?
He reported an incident, in his opinion, rules were violated.
As in any situation like this, it becomes his word against theirs.
I was sympathetic at first, giving him the benefit of the doubt.
If it would of been me, I would of gotten some more evidence too bolster my case. He made my suggestions a macho joke, that was not my intent. I never suggested he confront them in a hostile manner.
But he could of paddled by, maybe said hello, or just observed how many were camped or if they had canoes with Outfitter Logo's.
The FS didn't find merit in his case, and others had different interpretations of what he purportedly saw and heard.
His fire pic was hardly conclusive, the fire ban was low at that time, and one pic of a flaring campfire hardly proves your case.
His story went off the tracks when he started the name calling and his post on another site about raising HAVOC here, proved he was more interested in being "right" than hearing any other possible explanations for what took place.
 I think were very helpful too fellow canoeist's, but when you post anything on-line as an absolute, you better be prepared for challenges too your view.  I would say that taking him at his word and joining HIS rant, without question is being a brainwashed fool, not offering explanations or different views of the situation.