It's hard to get involved in a discussion when we have no way of gauging the form on which to base a discussion.
If I put a thread in Other Sports about, say, West of Scotland junior football, I don't imagine I'd get many people eager to debate. If, on the other hand, I correctly predicted a majority of results, I might not get many joining the debate but I imagine plenty would be scouring the betting sites for prices.
Think of what you're doing as being skilled at keepy-uppy to the point of attracting viewers. They won't try and join in but they'll watch and admire. Lose control and they'll walk away.