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I think this analysis oversimplifies the fear of nihilism. For example, we punish those who steal from old ladies, because the stealing is wrong. But we don't punish everyone whose behavior makes us cringe. At least I hope not.
People who fear moral nihilism are not worried about losing control over their own behavior, they are worried about losing control over other people's behavior.
The same idea holds for other people's behavior:
I cringe at the thought of stealing from an old lady, but I get flippin' angry at the thought of someone else stealing from an old lady. That is why we punish those who steal from old ladies, but don't (usually) punish any random people who makes us cringe.