> I think this is really why we can't "have fun" anymore. Because bad actors exist and can exploit things being done "just for fun".
That's often how things works. With friends we joke around a lot because we know each other well and know there aren't bad actors. At work, I'm way more careful. If there were no cases of harassement, exploitation or things like that at work I may joke around more. But since they exist, I'm more careful. I don't want to harass people, be seen as an harasser, or create an atmosphere were harassers feel welcomed.
When bad actors exist, the way to show good will is to not act like them, so they can be quickly identified and removed.
That's often how things works. With friends we joke around a lot because we know each other well and know there aren't bad actors. At work, I'm way more careful. If there were no cases of harassement, exploitation or things like that at work I may joke around more. But since they exist, I'm more careful. I don't want to harass people, be seen as an harasser, or create an atmosphere were harassers feel welcomed.
When bad actors exist, the way to show good will is to not act like them, so they can be quickly identified and removed.