I think many of us have had the same experience, especially until we had a few trips under our belt and got to know the ropes.sanity returned and I realised I had been duped.
My attitude aligns with the gogo boys; i.e. you farang are rich and we are poor. So why not give it a try? If I were in their situation I'd probably do the same.
So as far as I'm concerned, no harm done.
But it has made me appreciate those guys who do not try it on, even though they have the chance to do so. And that refers to the vast majority of guys I've met over the years in S.E. Asia.