Do you think that authenticity might also put off some people? I have found that people who aren't ready to face facts will shy away from authentic people because they're afraid that some facade they have built up to mask a truth will be shattered. By and large, that's not the case, but I have run into it fairly often, and it causes me to curb my authenticity. On the other hand, I am constantly surprised by the amount of people who genuinely appreciate and enjoy my candor, however offensive it might seem.