Lol honestly I am guilty of pretending to not know about bitcoin in fear for my safety.
I once heard people talking about bitcoin and I noticed that they too were also talking in hushed tones as if they did not want anyone to know what they were talking about and I honestly get it. I don’t have much bitcoin but it’s still my money and it would pretty suck if anyone had taken it from me. I can not imagine how paranoia those whales who own lots of bitcoin feel in terms of their safety.
If you feel guilty for pretending to not know about Bitcoin? what about myself? I actually not just pretend to not know, but sometimes I say Bitcoin is scam or not secure even though it will make them think I'm stupid lol. Usually they will explain to me if Bitcoin isn't scam because they've hold it for few months, but I will deny it and pretend to not having interest to continue the discussion.
I need to fake it because Bitcoin is discussed in anywhere nowadays, they might be suspicious to you if you say you never heard it.