Not everyone feels like investing time into a server for some power-drunk rando admin to start abusing and either ban you because you killed one of his friends or decides to just stop the server bc he’s bored… Personally, that is why I am done with Private. Officials have their problems, but Id take that over some these Admins.
But yes, I agree with OP, Player PVP should be on at all times. Since you cant destroy bases, fighting becomes optional.