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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Here's your chance - what are their motives behind them doing this?
Good point, so maybe that's their motive.
Why would they do that, what’s their motivation?
How does this relate to the presence or absence of ulterior motives…?
Genuinely asking: what is their motive behind this?
What are ulterior motives you see here?
What might be their motivation for this, then?
He's saying it's those people's motive.
No one thinks of themselves as pointlessly evil. Any information on motivations is useful.
You're absolutely right to highlight this. I didn't wish to sound cynical but their motive is pretty clear.