In general, whilst I tend not to agree with most conspiracy theories, I think they provide an interesting perspective on issues. Certain ones, of course, hold more credibility than others; others are just egregious claims intended to amass a following/cause controversy.
I am a big believer in the current trend of social-media-based conspiracy theories being merely mechanisms for people to get 'five minutes of fame'. I've actually been subject to this myself - a nightmare that, whilst it only went on for a few days, left me feeling both offended and angry at the perpetrators (it was a curious incident involving the temporary rehoming of a stray/neglected cat). The amount of people who created conspiracies around the motive for taking the cat was incredible - and is something that I had to fight very hard to prove against. This forms part of my fervent disgust at social-media-spread conspiracy theories in general.
As I've said, though, a lot of them create an open perspective upon which to study further - which I am a big fan of. I tend to like doing lots of research on things, as well as understanding all sides of the argument, before making an informed position. This isn't so I can try to get 'one-up' on others, either - just the way I am: I actually like having informed discussions with people - and, if this means that I've got something wrong, then I'm happy to admit it - just with the right amount of proof, of course!
I like Volvos.
22-Jan-2021 16:42:41