Mastercraft6 - I have had similar experiences.
To combat this, I have started e-mailing the info to friends telling them in the beginning that it is a pinkie. Then I go into how long I have been here and my approximate position.
Most important, I include the link to the Ihub and RB board so they can see what everyone else has to say.
The key to keeping the relationship is to not pester your friends. Your reward will be retiring while they are still working and telling them "I told you about it".
Some of the people I have handled this way have purchased. I did not ask their position, it is none of my business. Others have said they will purchase when PBLS is no lonker a pinkie and thanked me for the tip.
That's fine with me. I will gladly sell them my "cheap" shares for well over $1+ while I am retiring and they are chasing.