Well, I'd think for a good share of employees, outside the minimum wage earners, their job might be more than just a job. Even if they just put in the contractually agreed upon time, that'll be a significant part of their life. And it doesn't need co-dependence or the equivalent of Stockholm syndrome or "buyer's remorse" to explain a willingness to associate with the employer. It certainly helps with the workplace ambiance. That doesn't mean they typically are willing to commit a crime or go full-on-psychopath as here.
Of course. You can have healthy emotional involvement with your job while still setting healthy boundaries. That's what maturity is.
You ought to take pride on a job well-done, enjoy being part of a team with coworkers, and feel that your company does something positive. An online auction site is a positive thing, one reason among many being that it promotes reuse rather than throwing things out.
But to harass someone, to break laws? That's beyond the healthy boundary. That's why boundaries exist. That's gone to unhealthy self-identification with the company. Which is what baffles me so much.
When people go from "it's more than a job" to "I'll commit crimes for this company", it's baffling and scary.
