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Aeroxmaster

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What are your opinions on conspiracy theories, in general?

I'm sure there are many things you guys have heard over the years. Some serious, some wacky, some humorous. What would the world be like without them? Do you find them useful in any way?

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A few reminders for everyone: be careful about sharing details of theories involving health, as we all probably know there have been issues with this in recent months. I personally don't have issue with general discussions, but be sure not to negligently post information about any unproven topics as fact.

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Remember that the topic of this thread is that of conspiracy theories in general, so I would expect from the above statement that posters will not get penalised for making passing comments once in a while that reference politics in spirit with the 2017 Forum Rules changes. However, do not get drawn into extended off-topic political discussion please. Remember that the main topic of this thread is the general discussion of the topic of conspiracy theories, amusing things about them, serious things about them and so on and so forth etc.

With that in mind, what are your opinions on conspiracy theories, in general? Feel free to refer to some of the more interesting/amusing/odd/suspicious theories you've heard of/thought of too, if you like.

01-Aug-2020 05:32:17 - Last edited on 01-Aug-2020 05:34:47 by Aeroxmaster

NexOrigin

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Global warming is a conspiracy.

It was created by ice cream companies to sell more ice cream. The more ice cream that is made and bought, the more freezers that have to be employed. And as you know, a freezer works by removing the hot air from inside the freezer unit, and pumping it outside of the freezer. This creates countless "cold spots" that would normally be filled with warmer air, but instead, that warm air is pumped into the environment and the atmosphere, causing the planet to warm up even more, furthering the desire for a nice cold ice cream cone or sundae. I'm better than you, but that doesn't mean you're not great! :)

01-Aug-2020 05:46:19

Miles Prower
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Robots and penguins are plotting - some may say conspiracy theory, but we all know it is fact.

Having an open mind is a good thing but it is also important to highlight the difference between theory and fact, and not to brutally force conspiracy theories into the minds of other people. Low on bank space? Click here .

01-Aug-2020 11:09:42

dunforgiven

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Aeroxmaster said :
What are your opinions on conspiracy theories, in general?
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Remember that the topic of this thread is that of conspiracy theories in general, Its a conspiracy, I tell you. The aliens want to put things in your brain to control your posting....

lol. There is a new conspiracy theory going.

Some of the conspiracies are fun to follow. Others are dangerous.

On the other hand, just because you don't believe the aliens are putting slugs in everyone's brain to control them, doesn't mean the aliens are making you believe that. frankly my dear, I couldn't give a dam. never had a river to build one on.
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01-Aug-2020 13:03:11

dunforgiven

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NexOrigin said :
Global warming is a conspiracy.

It was created by ice cream companies to sell more ice cream. The more ice cream that is made and bought, the more freezers that have to be employed. And as you know, a freezer works by removing the hot air from inside the freezer unit, and pumping it outside of the freezer. This creates countless "cold spots" that would normally be filled with warmer air, but instead, that warm air is pumped into the environment and the atmosphere, causing the planet to warm up even more, furthering the desire for a nice cold ice cream cone or sundae. No, no no, you got it all wrong. There is a direct correlation between ice cream sales and shark bites. The sharks are driving ice cream sales up so they can get more bit victims.

The sharks are behind the entire global warming conspiracy. frankly my dear, I couldn't give a dam. never had a river to build one on.
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01-Aug-2020 13:06:01 - Last edited on 01-Aug-2020 13:07:20 by dunforgiven

Singularity
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I find them fun to consume if they're harmless (i.e. flat Earth). A lot of them can be quite bizarre and it's often baffling the lengths people go to in order to prove something is a conspiracy.

I'm not particularly fond of the more dangerous ones though (i.e. anti-vaxxers). While it's still "interesting" listening to what people that believe in them come up with, it's also frustrating because it can cause harm to others. These kind of conspiracies we'd be better off without. .

02-Aug-2020 07:18:25 - Last edited on 02-Aug-2020 07:19:02 by Singularity

Archaeox
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People believe in conspiracy theories because of a need to understand the world, a need to feel secure and in control, and a need to maintain a positive self-image.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/201801/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories
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02-Aug-2020 07:38:22

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