I think an explanation is that less kind are motivated to have more sway over this hypothetical person for more love/attention. They might see this gesture as a

I think an explanation is that less kind are motivated to have more sway over this hypothetical person for more love/attention. They might see this gesture as a shortcut to avoid the need to have knowledge, effort, or the emotional intelligence needed to form or retain a relationship. Similar to how Nigerian prince scams appeal to people by offering lots of money in exchange for disproportionately small amounts of effort and money.