So, it sounds like we're in agreement: since neither have anything to do with op_return, lifting op_return filters has nothing to do with disincentivizing non-standard use of inscriptions (i.e. bad actors).
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yes i agree, which is why i also believe lifting op_return is a very small incentivization tweak for lazy, non bad actors to use op_return for their app protocols instead of something dumber like multisig pubkey outputs
I see: being too "lazy" to design your app protocol not to damage the health of the network qualifies as a "non bad actor".