To the Originator, yes I am a mod, and we take a light touch as possible, but this is an Internet forum, people are allowed to say what they want within reason. It is also a family forum. When folk openly say they post items that is intended to cause issues, then we take a view, and if you can't take a polite, 'give it a rest' then that is your issue.
As many folk have said, riding on a shared path means take extra care when conditions are poor. Local laws or not, a person walking or running doesn't need illumination.
You have a simple solution, get better lights and/or slow down on routes like this.
Please bear in mind this is a forum, so folk will say things harsher than they would do face to face. The folks here are actually very tolerant compared to most forums, and tho mods try to keep the boards family friendly, and of course free from direct insults. Not everyone will have the same view as you do.
Personally shared paths are game off for me, I want to ride fast, it's the road/highway. I show care and courtesy to pedestrians, even on the road.