Patch holders are men, like all of us. Eggshells are not required, but discernment is. Respect is an important commodity. Keep your nose out of the business of others. Do not presume familiarity. Keep your hands off of club property. Don't raise your back. Keep your eyes off of another man's woman. These, and others, are simple, should be, common sense concepts.
I have, and have had, patched 1%ers (retired and active) as friends for many years.
If I may respectfully say, it is likely that there may be retired and/or active patch holders as members of this forum. Painting with a broad brush is neither respectful, nor wise. The apparent anonymity of the internet does tend to cause a reduction in the respect that we owe to one another.
I'm just sayin'
Rich P