What do you mean by ‘are’, and ‘toyed with’. are = moral argument toyed with = a

What do you mean by ‘are’, and ‘toyed with’.
are = moral argument
toyed with = abuse
What percent of human interaction exists to gain information, change the state of the world, obtain validation, or engage in entertainment – vs what is necessary?
When someone engages in virtue signaling or altruistic punishment in public, then they are voluntarily participating in an exchange with the intent to cause a change in state.
Are they ‘toying’ with others?
What’s the difference?

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