Exactly this. I prefer to "assume no evil" because in my experience, at large, humans are not trying to be assholes to each other and genuinely want what's best

Exactly this. I prefer to "assume no evil" because in my experience, at large, humans are not trying to be assholes to each other and genuinely want what's best for everyone. Or at least it's pretty depressing to operate under the oppossing worldview. After gaining more context then fine, declare evil where it does exist, but don't assume such off the bat.