I have never mean to raise this this topic so far but sometime I do asked myself why do we join here.
For me is to gain vast Knowledge concerning all that relates with bitcoin as well as knowing the concept of how to become very secure with our investment. I do find this platforms helpful as it focuses on information that gives a full interpretation of bitcoin utilizations.
I don't know your purpose of belonging here but you can present yours as well, Maybe we can also learn by sharing thoughts feelings.
Everyone is here for one of two reasons; some are here to learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, as you mentioned, while others are here to earn money, which is why they did not choose to learn about Bitcoin. However, based on my observations, many of the people visiting forums these days may be there to earn money as they are competing for merits, so I don't think anyone who is here to learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies will be among those that will be hurting for the merits up and down. I notice this in newbies who consistently claim to be new to the game, but within a few day of time, they will begin posting threads in the forums to offer advice to other members or fellow newbies on topics they do not understand much about or putting together stories to attract attention for the purpose of Merits.
The truth is that it is uncommon to find members of the forum who openly assert that they are there to make money; instead, most of us, especially those of us who have recently joined, consistently state that we are there to learn about Bitcoin.