Pranks, Dares & Public Humiliation
A prank is not harmless merely because the organiser expects laughter. Do not stage false emergencies, fake relationship confessions, unwanted exposure, public rankings, humiliating dares, or deceptive scenarios that reasonably risk fear, shame, financial loss, or reputational harm.
Consent to participate must be informed and freely given. A person cannot meaningfully consent when the nature of the prank is concealed, when refusal carries social punishment, or when private material will be published regardless of their answer.
Do not record, repost, monetise, or preserve another person’s embarrassed reaction after they ask for removal. Staff may require deletion and restrict event privileges in addition to addressing the underlying harassment or privacy violation.
Light-hearted surprises among willing friends may be acceptable when they are reversible, safe, non-discriminatory, and stopped immediately if anyone becomes uncomfortable.