For extrinsic financial gain, sure, but that doesn't apply here. The only potential gain here is the possibility of learning something.
Just as you have demonstrated yourself. You are no doubt knowledgeable in the subject, but have completely refused to talk about it, spending all your time focused on my character. Which is to be expected, as what more are you going to learn about the topic at hand? The only thing you might stand to learn something about is me.