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".
I wonder why they do that. To think that they're people you think you want to help makes it more embarrassing. You see them and think they need help financially only for you to approach them and realize they're very much comfortable in their ignorance and lack. I used to go out my way talking to people in my attempt to educating them on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies but would get a not too rosy responses. This day, I've lost that energy to do that, and gladly so.