This now triggered me to come ask here whether you cares about what people says or sees you as when gambling, I know there are people who don't know you from time or who doesn't believe that you are a gambler and if it happens that you came across such people and their reaction towards you goes other way round would you care about it or you just totally ignore them?
Let's discuss amicably
From my perspective, it’s best not to pay attention to what others think or say. Gambling is a sensitive topic, and people won’t spare you from criticism, even if you try to show them you’re playing responsibly. Maybe they’ve seen bad examples in their lives and hold certain biases, so whatever you do, explain, or show...nothing will change.