I can’t think of a single VOY episode with mind-melds that didn’t have a character treating it as a super taboo or dangerous telepathic ability.

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    4 months ago
    • The mind is usually considered a private area. Most people want their thoughts to themselves under most circumstances.
    • Also, this stuff actually predates VOY; In TNG’s “Sarek”, Sarek is hesitant to mind-meld with Picard to temporarily treat his Bendii syndrome.
    • On a random note, my history teacher had this as a poster on her wall:

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    4 months ago

    Mind melds are like unprotected sex. Fine to be done with a trusted partner, not something you want to do a lot with randos

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    4 months ago

    Because Tuvok, and the rest of the crew, esp Janeway, lacked anything resembling ethics or scruples.