People can make errors of judgement for all sorts of reasons. Overfamiliarity can be a cause, but it is hardly necessary.
It seems clear that being friends allows a group to protect an individual, when that person (e.g. Roger Bamkin) should asked to consider his position. It appears that he was protected.
Gordo
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