In Bitcoin we also have "Everyone is a scammer" that nostr:nprofile1qqsf272yfpfzyypcmjarg5fz27mx58rwt0d5xwdk09yzd4qzfvlye6gpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue00zsj69 unfortunately popularized.

My personal philosophy is way less conflict prone, I wish for environments that are nurturing... rather than always needing to be on the lookout.

But to build those environments we do need better protocols... so the only thing I can tell you is to keep building and keep going. As you say in your note - do not fall for "if ever does it, why not me"... that's how you lose your true self and become what you shouldn't be.