just imagine if the official factions would be seperated from their beloved FRs...broken egos drifting in space with no more meaning in their lives. A new cry me a river section on the forums. Indies having fun while official powerless players shouting at them not to.
No, you could not bear the sight of this misery.
Just let them have their rights and the illusion of power over other players.
Play your RP the way you have fun with it and just let the official players talk, its probably his/her moment of the day, so dun take it from them.