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How is “help others in need” confusingly explicit?

Maybe it’s my neurodivergence talking but that seems pretty straightforward advice.




Sometimes those in need don't want your help.

Sometimes you aren't skilled or knowledgeable enough to help, and you'll just do more harm than good if you try.

Sometimes by helping, you'll cause more harm to yourself than you'll prevent in the other person.

Etc.


Because of the “sometimes people who help get in trouble” part.


Flashbacks to highschool, and my underage...




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