I think act of asking for permission here is the problem, regardless of whether or not it’s been given. In other words, even if someone says yes (to say nothin

I think act of asking for permission here is the problem, regardless of whether or not it’s been given. In other words, even if someone says yes (to say nothing of their capacity to consent, to your point), the act of asking in the first place is worthy of rebuke, IMO.