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Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems that you're took phrase out of context and didn't get whole point.

I think good programmers are good because they have good problem solving capabilities, and that's what can be applied to any area.

So, some programmers with good problem solving capabilities just genuinely want to help and fix some problems they see outside of their direct area of responsibility — the code. And when managers are not listening to them, basically thinking 'why you ask questions, you should code', it's quickly becomes obvious that the only way to win is not to play.