> The admin told him, in so many words, to not be an asshole for no reason. He then published to response on the internet and played the victim.

This is a pretty low resolution summary of their correspondence. It’s also pretty easy to argue that his behavior is better described as refusing to play the victim. For him, the loss of his rights is more impactful than the consequences of not complying, so he refused to play a part in the quiet loss of his rights.