> Just answer politely no and that’s it. Let's remember, they didn't politely ask OP. It was assumed. Affirmative consent means that consent is not assumed, m

> Just answer politely no and that’s it. Let's remember, they didn't politely ask OP. It was assumed. Affirmative consent means that consent is not assumed, meaning no one need "just answer politely no".. you must ask, and receive a yes, for affirmative consent. Not saying "no", politely or otherwise, doesn't constitute consent. It's entirely about consent, and has nothing to do with being a Luddite.