[Tax-chick]

one runs the risk of equating means and ends

Indeed. It is a problem, especially when one uses other human beings as means.

[sitetest]

True, but maybe a little tangential.

[grey_whiskers]

It is a problem, especially when one uses other human beings as means.

Indeed, Humana Vitae predicted as much, some years ago.

...and the hookup culture proved it right.