Debate: Is farming cheating/stealing?

This "debate" is kinda obsolete. Years ago it was relevant, but not anymore, because they've made far too many in-game wise-cracks about farming. Clearly they're aware and haven't shut it down, so it's legit in my mind.

I sincerely appreciate them letting us continue to do so. I was not a house farmer in the beginning, and i'm not farming now; but I did have a chance to utilize the technique and I appreciate it greatly.