What would you predict early philosophers might say about \’decommitment\’ in a humor situation? What ethical and social considerations should be considered in today\’s society when someone decommits and says, \”It was only a joke\”?

What would you predict early philosophers might say about \’decommitment\’ in a humor situation? What ethical and social considerations should be considered in today\’s society when someone decommits and says, \”It was only a joke\”?