One way groups can be classified is the naturality of forming the group.
Naturally forming groups of people acting in pure interest in other members just might be able to force out unfavorable members. Such as friend groups.
On another end there is very artificial groups. I would consider astronauts these. Enough options and time to pick out the well- fitting ones.
But on the valley there is the majority of the groups, which are grouped around agenda, be it idea, hobby or profession. Coppers, locksporters, religious groups, Swedes and men named Tom. When the focus is not in the internal nor external selection of members, but gathering around a mutual thing or task, there will be unfit members.
Thus it’s not matter of ‘if’, but rather ‘when’ and ‘how do we react?’
TL;DR: Groups with common interest are susceptible to unfit people.
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Groups that keep certain people out will definitely ferment twats.
Yeah, bad actors are still an issue.
My son goes to a Lego group once a week, and until this month it’s been a great group of helpful, quiet tinkerers.
Then a mom with kids in a local private school showed up, and now the organizer has had to break up a fight, and basically let them know they won’t be welcome if they keep touching other kids (2 of the 4 kids are too young as well).