But ... you never answered the question asked directly.

The first response said you can add ground wires, but FAILED utterly
to address any of the safety issues surrounding such a quick fix. Plus
while GFCIs have their place I think installing them with no boxes
have safety issues of their own, after replacing more than one with
fried wires on the GFCI, with no box thats a fire hazard.

I sincerly HOPE RBM remove this isnt a registered electrician!

My concern is SAFETY.

I have had friends and realtives that had home fires. Its devastating
even if no one is hurt and its just insurance covered property damage