I don't court any business from these forums as generally they are populated by Walts and various other people with social disorders. It is also a sad fact that people are judged by what they write which is invariable a slant from the readers own personality.
However I will answer any questions directly if asked. It is up to the individual to decide if they want to train through the organisation.
Like you I have my own friends and social circles and I choose my friends carefully and they are generally not pilots.