Recourse has taken the time to show you what I mean.
I know you think things should just work a certain way, but, they don’t always.
A year from now, you’ll look back on this and understand what I mean. (Assuming you don’t quit, and I hope you continue.)
Also, if you used the default OPEN WORLD template, things WILL disappear (temporarily).
Here is an example of what the grayed-out actors looks like in the WORLD OUTLINER.
We’re only guessing because we don’t have your screen in front of us, but again, Recourse and I are on the same page, and I’d look at their solution for you.
PS: I think you just mean “concept”, not precept. I’ve never heard it before, but I looked it up, and it doesn’t match what you mean. I could be wrong, but I did learn a new word.