A glitch is an unintended consequence of programming. If barriers weren't intended, well.... for one, POTC's server bill would skyrocket. Physics would not exist in POTC. And a lot more after that. Not to mention, this strategy has been around forever, it just used to be used more commonly on islands.
Exploit? It is using knowledge of the computer's AI to your advantage. One term is "exploitive". Another is "observant".
Cheating? Anyone can learn and do it. It's giving yourself the upper-hand against the game, not against another player. If you're so adamant that you refuse to do it, well, kudos to you. I guess you get more bragging rights. If you didn't know about this, well, it is is always great to learn! But to claim advantage over another player is a bit far-fetched.
I use the glitch and feel no shame in doing so. I personally don't see anything that suggests it being a glitch nor unintended which is why I have no shame. I think it's one of those things that are just "too good to be true". It makes hunters so easy that it's hard to accept as moral, ethical, or even intended.
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While it is not a lack of our corruption of coding, it allows for pirates to become invincible, gather materials, and essentially progress forward in the game without facing a challenge. If I found a way to gain reputation without having to do anything besides sit on Tortuga and swing my sword at empty air, it would be considered cheating because I'm going farther in the game, and thusly gaining an advantage over other pirates, without having to face the same challenges as everybody else. What makes this any different?
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Firstly, it does not require no skill. And I hate hearing that. I have taught people this strategy and it is no walk in the park. Sure, it's easy to do once you've got it down, but not a minute until then.
And for the rest, I again call it being observant. The biggest consequence for facing a game without challenge is that it is not as enjoyable (depending on who you talk to). Some people just want to progress, some people want to work harder for it to feel accomplished in the end. I don't call it cheating. If you want a media experience that is static, go watch a movie or some TV. The same doesn't make sense with video games.
To each their own.