I try to explain the difference, to folk who approach me (both here by PM or in “real life”) for ‘a bit of advice’.
I have to explain that me rambling on here has zero repercussion, because in reality nobody should listen to a word I have to say.
But, if someone asks me specifically, to advise on their project, well that requires time, and time = £xxx
At that point I become liable or responsible for not overpromising or under-delivering, so that’s now managed via my T&C’s (serves myself and the client very well if expectations are managed robustly, and then each party knows what’s been promised vs what’s getting delivered for what sum of money, payment plans agreed, and so on).
It’s so much simpler when 2 adults can read the same document, perform a handover, and agree that’s all been done as expected and here’s your dosh.
BH has a massive wealth of information available for anyone to read and use, with their own caution needing to be in check, and due diligence performed, eg to avoid misadventure.
Reading a few bits on the internet is not robust enough to go spending your hard earned money on. It should be used to compile questions for your chosen contractor, or as a sounding board for your own informed decision making.