I offered to help someone the other day in a comment (which I did - then going back and forth with several emails and advice which took time) and was voted down in the one line offer. I guess they looked at my profile and thought I was angling for paid work? The truth is I've helped many people but never asked for payment (although it's been offered.)
People like things to be subtle though.
They can also read into things that aren't there.
I offered to help someone the other day in a comment (which I did - then going back and forth with several emails and advice which took time) and was voted down in the one line offer. I guess they looked at my profile and thought I was angling for paid work? The truth is I've helped many people but never asked for payment (although it's been offered.)