I think part of the problem is subconscious status-seeking. If you give someone advice, it kind of puts you in a high status position relative to the recipient of the advice.
Lots of it is probably deliberate, and would also make sense for maximising visibility even if you don’t care about status per se. Giving unwanted help can also work to lower the recipient’s status in addition to raising your status, the effects depend on situational factors and how the help is offered.
Lots of it is probably deliberate, and would also make sense for maximising visibility even if you don’t care about status per se. Giving unwanted help can also work to lower the recipient’s status in addition to raising your status, the effects depend on situational factors and how the help is offered.
Well the line between deliberate and subconscious is always a bit blurry.