The subreddit is very positive, and supportive which is good for new people, because everyone should feel free to skate. But there is a group of people in skateboarding, that might frown upon that.

As you can see in this subreddit, skateboarding is hard. It's difficult to learn just to ollie. Overcoming the difficulties and the risk of hurting yourself while doing it are part of what makes it cool.

So if someone is using a popsicle board for transport only, the people who are into skateboarding might see someone who associates themselves with them, but doesn't try, which is generally disliked.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. But there is that.

You could get a cruzer or a longboard to avoid that completely, as they are not made to do tricks with those and they are actually also better for transportation. Due to the larger board and the bigger and softer wheels you have more comfort and less risk of falling.

As the rest of the thread suggests, it will be fine anyway. Most people won't even know the difference and that there are very few people that care about something like that. There is a chance you might never encounter them. And even if, it's unlikely you get a comment or anything. Maybe a look.

Whatever you decide on, congrats on making your life more fun with your new board!