I can imagine that this trio made their choices without coercion, however antisocial (by our norms) those decisions were.
What I completely disagree with is that they blame their surroundings for not applauding their decisions.
One of the arguments about "modesty" is particularly appalling. When men communicate with each other (or w women) without a face cover, it is not immodest, but for women it is! They are more misogynists than most men!