The report [1] the original article was based on listed accusations which don't make the incident sound nearly as trivial (i.e. BS) as you are claiming:

>Within the existing privately run public campground, unpermitted development including, but not limited to: grading; construction of multiple structures including a gateway and arch, an artificial pond, a stone bridge, multiple event platforms with elevated floors, rock walls, artificially created “ruins” of cottage and castle walls, multiple rock stairways, and a dance floor; and installation of over 125 potted trees, potted plants, event tents, port-a- potties, generators, lighting, and wedding facilities for guests. [2]

That being said, I agree that Sean Parker's defense should have been pursued before the original article was published.

[1][PDF link] http://documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2013/6/F5.1-s-6-2013...

[2] Violation Description #1 from above report.