If I have to guess (and it's fun, so why not), I think what triggered the rant was exactly what the comment was describing. I'd call it recursive, but I don't want to sound fancy.

My comment wasn't categorical. IE, I didn't get on either the "T&Cs are evil bullshit" or "contracts are the basis of civilization" side. If you're reading for category, everything else is flowery nonsense. Just tell me which side you're on and why.