Maybe have the only things we can't steal are:
diamond tools, enchanted iron tools, diamonds, enchanted weapons, and lore items.
items also include things like sheep.
This way we will all be able to prevent it by working together.
I know that grief is apart of the plot but the plot doesn't really reflect the gameplay.
prevention of enjoying a game.
It kinda gets boring being stuck on iron.
also I'm trying to get to an ocean monument, and getting to the end.
I kinda need tools for that.