If another species on Earth began to develop civilization, how would you like to see them approached?

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If another species on Earth began to develop civilization, how would you like to see them approached? - lemm.ee

Would you prefer a hands-off, leave them to their own devices kind of approach, a keep at arms reach gently advise, or something else altogether?

I seriously doubt it would be possible with humans still in the picture due to our impact on the biosphere and resource use.

No matter what high minded principles we might espouse, human history shows that we fuck up less tech advanced cultures, even when we think we are trying to help.

Suppose it was somehow possible though, beyond simply not intentionally/unintentionally fucking them up, what would you like to see?
Leave them the fuck alone.