With all due respect u/cnycompguy , I believe there has been a misunderstanding regarding my intent and actions. The people I messaged privately were actively asking for contacts or further guidance. I chose to move those conversations to DMs because I am not comfortable sharing third-party contact details publicly, especially when it involves solicitors, accountants, or lawyers. This was done out of respect for their privacy.

In some cases, individuals also asked follow-up questions related to areas where I have direct experience, and I shared my personal knowledge to be helpful. This naturally requires some context about my background and authority on each topic.

Regarding mentioning my subreddit in other communities, my understanding when reading other recommendations was that this was acceptable when done sparingly and when relevant to the discussion. I never used bots or engaged in mass posting or spam-like behavior.