[beebeepka]

I think the poster you replied to understand this. What they're saying is that asking for input often invites malicious behaviour. It's really painful to experience. I think this person knows what they are talking about.

There are people who somehow manage to ruin even the simplest code reviews with their precious input that ultimately goes nowhere. Such people will absolutely destroy your spirit when you invite them to consider your something substantial. Those guys so everything in their power to get themselves into such position.