Welcome to the forum! As others have noted the dreaded race to 50 draws a lot of 'comments' from some in the crowd. I know I got flamed a few times for having an opinion...even telling a joke...before I got there. And I'm with you on the selling thing; I never have so it generated a big from me.
I'll be sure and ration my posts so as to not draw any suspicion. Thanks for the warning.