I mean that if you consider one scenario unethical/unacceptable/etc, then the other one likely is unethical/unacceptable/etc too. Consistency.
Of course it's consistency. I did not think it was unethical so I did not mind Icopress, as a manager he can reach out to anyone.
You did not think it was unethical for someone to message your clients with the warning about you? That's news to me.
Or you're just trolling me now, which makes this thread a big joke. Lock it and move on would be my advice but I know you won't listen.