Respect is a two way street. When I read the thread I personally felt some one was playing hall monitor or some thing, and paid no attention to it, I really didn't care if you borrowed found, or returned the lock.
I think preaching is best done in church

Any way it probably would have been better if you just left out how you got the lock. That way you could have killed some one to get it, but by never mentioning it, would have reveived premium attention (too funny).
Best of luck to you!