> Simply try to do something about a problem, and many people will think you are responsible for the problem’s existence.

Depends on which side of the argument you're taking when attempting "to do something about" the problem. If you're adding to it or give the perception that you are then maybe you need to revise the way you're "helping".

> people who are drowning will attempt to climb on top of their rescuers, killing both

It's gaslighting to compare commenters to a live or die situation, most problems are not as extreme as the image you paint so perhaps you taking it there in the first place is the reason people react to your comments frantically and with more hostility.