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by JamesBarney 3765 days ago
We already have a term for what he did, he broke the terms of service. That was clearly laid out in his comment. I don't think you added any new information to it.

I think you are getting down voted because he explained the entire situation, and you generalized it in a way that strips his actions of context.

For instance if someone told me your were a thief, I would instantly form a poor opinion of you. However I would form a very different opinion if I knew the reason you were a thief was because you posted your bike on craigslist, and then broke the terms of service by re-posting those pictures elsewhere. Thus anyone who introduces you as a thief is doing you and communication a disservice.