A lot of people are simply jealous and try to make it look ridiculous — as if it must be a lie. But the reality is: having a conversation with people like that requires at least a certain level of education (in whatever direction) to even understand what’s being said — and if not, then at least basic decency, so you don’t ask inappropriate questions. After reading some of the comments here, it’s obvious most people don’t have either.
And then you get the usual question:
“If you’re so close to that person, why don’t you just ask whether there’s progress with this or that company — something that would hint at revenue?”
These people will never understand discretion or confidentiality agreements. They think you can pull out sensitive business information through casual small talk. In reality, not even the closest trusted people know what’s going on. I’ve personally experienced situations like that. No matter how close you are, internal, price-sensitive matters won’t be shared — and that’s just how it is. You have to accept it and not take it personally.
Shout-out to the person who still refuses to tell me what’s going on with the system… if you’re reading this: you know who you are. I “hate” you for that

But shortseller and manipulators I hate more
DYOR