What is the deal with the "stop stealing" on the gallery?

I'm well aware of the "we relinquish ownership of our creations to EA, so re-uploading isn't stealing". However, even though something is allowed by the rules it can still be a very impolite thing to do. In my opinion re-uploading without explaining in the comments field why you did that and what changes to what effect were made to the original is impolite. Even though the original creator is credited per default.
Thing is we do not know what kind of people we re-upload from. What if they would have needed just that one download today to feel better after a crappy day at work? Only they'll never get it, because someone who's playing the "I've got more downloads than you" game grabbed their build and claims all the attention.
That's why I don't mind people using technically wrong terms like stealing and theft.