Hello @order
Like @patryk said, do not worry about that at all !
Have you got a blog or a place to share about your discoveries ?
Linux is something evolving day by day and the fact of many flavour/distro is proof that there is a Linux for everyone to be happy in life.
The reaction you got simply mean there is a wide open area before you out there, do not stick with your local community but reach out for more and you’ll make happy people.
Stay strong and keep pushing !
Blessings !