Do not use the @leofinance tags unless you're writing about financial activities. They are very protective of their content and are NOT flexible if you decide to post about non-financial topics.
They'll typically warn you of this if you're a new user. However, they're not obligated to do so by any means. Non-compliance with their rules could get you muted from Leo as well. If you're muted, no one will see your content.
I would recommend reviewing their articles to see the type of content they publish. Honestly, it's a pretty tight-knit community. There are plenty of people that can help you along the way for financial topics.
The problem was NOT you. I understand you're a new user and you were in a conversation seeking guidance. My problem was the guidance being given, as well as, the suspicious nature of that guidance.
If you want to learn your way around Hive, I strongly recommend joining The Terminal. This group is very helpful in aiding new arrivals. @wesphilbin, would you mind terribly dropping a link? Thanks in advance.