“But it does seem that a witch hunt is on”
I agree but when it comes to amorous advances, discretion is required by men. Many women like men to show that they are attracted to them. Why else would they fix themselves up so beautifully and be flirty?
The goal of a guy’s advances should be to convince the woman to be attracted to him.
Right now is a bad time for men to be making crude, unwanted advances toward women. But “crude”, “unwanted” ... some women might love that.
It's not something that a gentleman should ever presume. That kind of thing should require permission and be undoubtedly consensual and private. You don't use a flamethrower to light a candle.