I'm certain that's not the impression you meant to give, and that part of it is a difference in POV. You're approaching it as an author trying to reach out to readers, who found that outstretched hand slapped away. I'm approaching it as a forum user grown weary of the flood of Viagra spammers, con-men, "You too can work from home!" marketers, etc., and by extension very tired of people trying to sell to me when I just want to talk books (or movies, or whatnot).