I think what we're doing by examining the whole idea of lines, veils, TtP, NGH, IWNAY, etc, is trying to find functional ways to talk about and design for things that are actually pretty simple:
Know your limits.
Stand up for your limits.
Don't push when you know it's not ok.
Don't push and then ditch out when someone responds.
If someone calls you on your crap, own up.
I think part of the reason this is an important conversation is due to the whole bit about the damage (generally) inherent in the hobby, where banning Cat Piss Guy is unacceptable because saying 'No' is counter to the geek social code. (Will some kind person put the link to the article I'm thinking of in the marginalia? Thanks.)
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This reminds...
BR of Geek Social Fallacies, as requested
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