There is an important exception to this which is where Facebook/Meta sometimes gets into trouble: if what you are planning to do will negatively impact (tempora

There is an important exception to this which is where Facebook/Meta sometimes gets into trouble: if what you are planning to do will negatively impact (temporarily or for whatever reason) another person, you definitely need to ask for permission. Only if you are not forcing a person to do something are you alright asking for advice. Coercion with good intentions is the root of all evil.