It is interesting explaining it to people isn't it? People I've recommended usually convo ends with "... and call me when you have some funds wanting withdrawn" followed with "that's poloniex spelt c l e v e c r o s s" lol.
Curious as to where you are finding the majority of the negativity from? For myself it's the current users.... In some cases had some early success and now struggling with it. Or newer users being dissatisfied with their post rewards.... Outside of the platform I have mostly heard more skepticism than negativity. It's interesting (and a hell of a lot of fun) anyway. Cheers!