Another value is, when speaking in a group (we call it 'forum'), experiences benefit everyone who listens whereas advice is only applicable to the intended listener.
An illustrative example is "I did X and Y was the outcome" vs. "You should X".
Sometimes we find it limiting however, and ask that people not use the gestalt protocol. That's the exception to the rule.
Another value is, when speaking in a group (we call it 'forum'), experiences benefit everyone who listens whereas advice is only applicable to the intended listener.
An illustrative example is "I did X and Y was the outcome" vs. "You should X".
Sometimes we find it limiting however, and ask that people not use the gestalt protocol. That's the exception to the rule.