I heard this one about Linux in the '90s. "If you need help with doing something in Linux, don't ask for help - you'll get ignored. Just boldly state Linux can't do that and you'll have PhDs running to prove you wrong."
And even among supported devices, some had better drivers (currently, or imminently), and some hardware itself was buggier than others.
I had access to some kernel developers, but they didn't have time for people's FAQs about current device compatibility.
So what I really did do, at least once, was to narrow down the options on my own, and then (lying) mention, in the enthusiastic manner that people did, that I'd just ordered such-and-such device for Linux.
As you'd guess, but it was still impressive to see happen for real, suddenly there were a number of experts telling me what I should've bought instead.
Question answered. I then admitted my deceit.
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Ask them about the story with some facts wrong. If they don't correct you, the story is probably false and they are just confirming anything.