Because most do not know what theyre investing in and would rather listen to the crowd. What happens then? Prices crash once youve bought into it. Taking a loan or using all your life savings can be hugely risky, especially if you do not have the prerequisite knowledge on the tech and the coins. Be informed. Ask the right people. Arm yourself with knowledge before jumping on the hype-wagon. This would significantly reduce your risk and most importantly, position you to invest in the long-term fundamentals of the technology.
You say the right things. Do not forget that most people here are present for the purpose of earning money and when they see in their eyes the money they become is not interesting to learn, they want to make money right away.