That could be a fun little game - seeing who can update quicker the hun or the spamming bastard
Mind you, even with a 0k file it still puts a stress on the server. Not as has been said a DOS attack but it doesn't help.
As I've said all along. Fuck the legalities and go for it. I'd do the same in your shoes. I don't agree on the eye for an eye thing in all circumstances but certainly do in this one.