Questioning Ulterior Motives

Users speculate on the true or hidden motivations behind actions by companies, individuals, or groups, frequently expressing skepticism about altruistic intentions and suspecting ulterior agendas.

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Sample Comments

uptown Jan 28, 2013 View on HN

Here's your chance - what are their motives behind them doing this?

woodandsteel Aug 13, 2020 View on HN

Good point, so maybe that's their motive.

stingraycharles Sep 29, 2022 View on HN

Why would they do that, what’s their motivation?

MichaelZuo Feb 18, 2025 View on HN

How does this relate to the presence or absence of ulterior motives…?

artiste Jun 16, 2019 View on HN

Genuinely asking: what is their motive behind this?

h0l0cube Jun 2, 2021 View on HN

What are ulterior motives you see here?

pohl May 20, 2023 View on HN

What might be their motivation for this, then?

chc Apr 18, 2011 View on HN

He's saying it's those people's motive.

briefcomment Aug 28, 2020 View on HN

No one thinks of themselves as pointlessly evil. Any information on motivations is useful.

nmstoker Oct 21, 2016 View on HN

You're absolutely right to highlight this. I didn't wish to sound cynical but their motive is pretty clear.