You still haven't explained what harm it does you to comply.
I think you make a valid and powerful point here, which I concede.
I think the only potential harm would be if there was consequent radio chatter that caused unnecessary distractions. (Aviate, navigate, then the other...) But yes - I concede your point and would now approach the situation on a ‘no harm done’ basis.
BTW: On what frequency would you broadcast the mayday, in the scenario I gave? My primary tools for making noise on 121.5 are my ELT and PLB, and they also send my position to the nice people in AUSSAR. So I’m using Area.