That still doesn't change the fact that you were propblocking spawn.
Since it seems you did it with good intentions, I'd say it warrants a reduction in time, but definitely not just a single day. My 2¢.
Depends on your definition of outdated. It can almost only be acquired used (the rare new ones are expensive). From the right seller, it can be cheaper than a 1060-6GB, albeit a bit slower.