A rationalization of nepotism doesn't make it not nepotism. Let's look at the definition: > the practice among those with power or influence of favouring rela

A rationalization of nepotism doesn't make it not nepotism. Let's look at the definition: > the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs Basically, if you are friends with the "right people" (aka, people closer to the root), no matter what they do, you are fine. You aren't getting banned for one of their actions. That is people in power (closer to the root) favoring friends (the people they invited), where "power" is the ability to behave with near impunity without severe repercussions.