when I started discussing my activities and involvement in the forum to some people around me about it, the next question is," how much have u earned", I was absolutely discourage as I remained mute till date. I was seen as a mentor until they got to realise that no pay until time "proves u worthy".
You fed them with the idea that the forum is all about earning you did not tell the real purpose of the forum. So, what do you expect to hear from them. People like platforms where they can a earn free money, so what they do is that give you time so that they can observe and see if any positive is coming out. And ones they see that you successfully start earning from there they won't hesitate to join you because they have seen result. However, being a member of the forum is one benefit, then when you get you self-acquainted with the forum you will have access to other benefits. Remove the mindset of getting money form the forum and focus on the impact of the forum positively in your personal life.
I am relatively new here, but my essence is to learn more about crypto.
It is a nice bonus that you may be able to earn something in the long term.
Don't just learn about crypto learn about the forum. You can have resources that will teach you about crypto if you are so enthusiastic. But the forum is on another level of resources. It contains knowledge from hundreds of members from different countries sharing their knowledge and ideas. Coming together to bring about the growth of the bitcoin community and other cryptocurrency. If you will humbly focus your attention on learning in the forum you will be more grounded than you are watching video online and hearing stories form crypto influencers.