Why no one in advice benefits from social media 'mudslinging'

I believe most of you would agree that using divisive language and engaging in polemical rants tend to be counterproductive, especially when it comes to supporting our clients. However, if you were to read the comment sections in the financial trade press or, perhaps unwisely in a moment of boredom, ventured onto X (formerly Twitter), you'd be mistaken for thinking that we are a profession perpetually at loggerheads because everyone (else) seems to be doing it ‘wrong'. While there are indeed various types of professional financial advice, it often seems like the loudest voices claim ...