The idea is that aligning with others will help ward off potential enemies who could vote them out of the outback. It's people coming together to achieve a common goal. Positive alliances form to accomplish something good or productive, whether it's teamwork at the office or volunteering in the community. These groups work toward a common goal, but to the detriment of others. Everyone is out for him- or herself.
Players form cliques in which sabotaging others can net rewards and admiration.
The fact is, this is model behavior of what not to do. Don't tear down someone else to make yourself look better. All rights reserved.