Lots of stuff that people are doing is not legal. That is a matter for their own conscious and ethics. Ranges from downloading torrents of books/films/tv shows, scanlated manga, jaywalking, fudging tips on income taxes, not buckling up, yadda, yadda.
Most of us obey the law. Unfortunately there are a few that do not. If they are caught they should suffer the consequences. Just because you CAN do it doesn't mean you SHOULD do it.
BTW a moderator has come down with the hammer on TRF. If the offending party does it again he will be banned. As it should be. Hope the same thing happens here.
As far as old plans on YORP or JimZ's, probably Scott or Jim could best reply with their insights.
There may be mitigating circumstances, IDK.

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