So, here's how I imagine these rules were created. 1. Collect a large number of stories of harassment or toxic work environments that drive away women. 2. Loo

So, here's how I imagine these rules were created. 1. Collect a large number of stories of harassment or toxic work environments that drive away women. 2. Look for common elements. 3. Make a list of rules to avoid those common elements. It's hard to balance competing needs.. it's inevitable that rules constructed in this way are going to protect against more behavior than is actually necessary. The question is whether it's more like a seatbelt (I've never gotten in a car accident, but I still always wear mine) or more like the snowsuit from A Christmas Story. I, like you, am not a misogynistic jerk. However, I can imagine such a jerk, and that jerk is much worse when they've had a bit to drink. They can also be really mean when rejected in a relationship. I can also imagine it being really hard to tell if that is the case ahead of time. These rules would lead to some changes.. if it didn't, then you wouldn't expect a different result. That includes some changes which would not have been necessary. It's a matter of balance, but if you really want change, then it can make sense to overcompensate.