Is it possible to prevent Bitcoin Ordinals without ending up with a hard fork? In other words, is it possible to prevent Ordinals through a soft fork?

«Bitcoin fees have become a hot topic, triggering diverse opinions as the cost of sending BTC reaches abnormal heights. BitInfoCharts, a statistics resource, reports an average transaction fee nearing $38 as of December 17, stirring a debate among bitcoin enthusiasts.

The surge in fees is attributed to the recent influx of Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions, causing a spike in transaction costs for all network users. According to the BitInfoCharts report, the current on-chain costs are the highest since April 2021.»

https://bitcoinnews.com/bitcoin-fees-skyrocket-community-divided-ordinals/

Is it possible to prevent Ordinals without ending up with a hard fork? In other words, is it possible to prevent Ordinals through a soft fork?