I have removed myself from that equation entirely.

Good luck to you.

If you conduct yourself as a gentleman, and keep aware of how what you do affects others, that ought to take you most of the way through. Here's a tip : some people are for you, some are definitely NOT for you. How to tell the difference? That's the hard part. Good luck, brother.

I’ve had to reevaluate my own actions. Being a nurse, I’ve always been tactile.
If you’re starting to date,be a gentleman and always consider her safety. Always meet for the first few times in a public, neutral location.
Most importantly, if she says “no”, she means it and don’t get upset.

Me too. 25 years married and separated about 3 years. I've no idea how to behave but I have read that I would walk a tightrope between being a gentlemen and recognising women's equality. I've never had to give the new rules a try because I don't know where available women my age are in the real world. I've read that many of them are lonely too. The one thing that might always be a constant is probably to make them laugh. I hope you have better luck finding them.

My behavior has not changed in the slightest. No problems before. No problems in the present climate.

The me too movement & the like has made me realize that it is not uncommon for men to act in a sexually aggressive manner. I had my suspicions of course. Well, I guess I discovered why I’ve always felt a bit disadvantaged in the dating arena compared to the alphas.

Dont send dick picks or cock shots within the first 5 minutes ...Excuse the terminology.
I really don't get the mindset! I mean , if I met a guy in the pub and he dropped his pants within a few sentences...I would probably fall about the floor laughing
In addition, being a nurse of 34 years...I have seen more male genitalia than I care to mention. Internet should not give men the right to flash there bits carte blanche at the female populace !
Started the dating thang very naive...boy ! What an eye opener!
Am now somewhat cynical, but by no means bitter .
However , I am quite sure there are decent gents out there ....once you sort the wheat from the chaff....
Phew !
Catharsis over.

If I understand your question (Is it about consent?), when in doubt, ask permission or have a discussion early on. If I were a guy, I know I would research how to protect myself from being perceived or even reported for wrongdoing. I see @Humanistheathen said it better just before my comment.

Basically, just prepare yourself for the most demeaning, politically incorrect and nearly impossible dating ecosystem you've ever seen in your natural life and you will not be surprised when everything goes wrong.

Be respectful. Be yourself. Let a female friend eyeball your online profile for review. Don't get bitter over rejection. Always get clear, enthusiastic consent. Not too much else.