See that word "assuming"? I thought people would be able to figure out that my meaning was: [omitted for obviousness]
You said that the OPs points were only valid if they were reasonable. You then explained why they are likely not reasonable. This is both what you really obviously said and what you just reiterated. This is a case you are making, as you recognize later.
. Seeing not much of anybody taking the Uber side, I suggested some reasoning to explain their actions and circumstances which might serve to justify them from an ethical standpoint.
So I'm confused as to why you are so upset that I thought you were in favor of that position. I quite clearly disagree with your position. Going three rounds of "that's not what I said" followed by "well, that is what I said, but only for the sake of argument" is being a troll, not a devil's advocate. For instance, if you do want to be an advocate, you have to, you know, advocate, not kinda retreat/claim you were misunderstood.
Or to make things blatantly clear:
What did I say that gave you the impression I was advocating extrajudicial resolution?
I suggested some reasoning to explain their actions and circumstances which might serve to justify them from an ethical standpoint. It's called "being a devil's advocate