system
A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
If it was as simple as that,you wouldn't be asking a bunch of strangers about this on reddit.
What exactly is the doubt in your mind?
gpt
Perception is reality. 

Appearance of impropriety can be as bad as actual act of impropriety. 

Getting a general consensus on hypothetical actions from the group of your peers might give you confidence in your plan of action.