I don't fancy reading white papers either as it takes too long 
but it's necessary to understand the project as see how competent is the team and what chance has the product to moon
but it's necessary to understand the project as see how competent is the team and what chance has the product to moon80 percent of the time you have to do things you dont want to when its beneficial to you, telegram is definetely a great way to get clarifications in a easier manner so I commend you on finding a way around the whitepaper. But you cant depend on others to inform you, sometimes theres hidden gems in the paper that allow you to recognize other tech in other companies, just try reading one a week, when your bored it doesnt take no more than 30 mins.