but I know they're only in it for fiat profits.

Weren't most of us only in it for fiat profits at the beginning?

I know how you feel, especially about this:

I'd almost rather start fresh with a stranger than try to convince people again who wouldn't listen a year or two ago.

I'll probably feel the same way when friends and family start approaching me.

But I try to keep in mind that's how my journey started, too.

I think the urge to say "Told you so" is strong in all humans but we need to stay humble :)