I read through a few recent posts (trying to understand how this absolutely bizarre story could've come about) and it seems like the current point of contention

I read through a few recent posts (trying to understand how this absolutely bizarre story could've come about) and it seems like the current point of contention is "Managed Payments", which appears to be a euphemism for ebay raising fees later this year. However, the longevity of the newsletter and the viciousness of the harassment make me assume this must be a personal issue.