I've tried blogging, with mixed results from people on the other side of the fence. A lot of people are actually less likely to adopt something if I promote it

I've tried blogging, with mixed results from people on the other side of the fence. A lot of people are actually less likely to adopt something if I promote it since I'm "that guy" who only uses FLOSS and open platforms. Promotion works better with people who don't know me IRL.