I share your frustration. But I also suspect this research focus on ‘grooming’ is only part of a much larger picture. As you point out, trust is the bedrock of

I share your frustration. But I also suspect this research focus on ‘grooming’ is only part of a much larger picture. As you point out, trust is the bedrock of many relationships. The problem is not building trust alone, but the reasons for doing it, right? What is your intent? Who authorized your actions? If your job has you working with money, you will find there are many procedures that require witnesses. And if you work in B2B you learn to communicate in such a way as you can later show proof of authorization. So, all is not lost, but community is important. And what people do when they shy away from accountability is for anyone to guess.