A sense from who?
That is a very good question.
Very interesting and I have thoughts and I would like to hear more
It's true any communities like these will have a variety of people but if some parts are dark and problematic, that should be better know
Part of why some people are afraid to pursue alternatives to mainstream is uncertainty and fear about what they might find I think
One idea is to develop better ways for people who are seeking, forced into, or otherwise interested in alternatives to mainstream to learn what is out there and possible
Including learning about how to be safe and establish expectations and get help if things go wrong