The article is talking in very broad terms. As is everyone else. Things are quite different if you're in a professional environment or a mentor role. Advice is

The article is talking in very broad terms. As is everyone else. Things are quite different if you're in a professional environment or a mentor role. Advice is generally expected, even if it's not fully appreciated. Other examples include support groups and various communities around a craft. If you join a group of writers and start a discussion, "advice" will likely happen.