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Originally Posted by Stuart

The problem with conspiracy theorists is that in a lot of ways, they are actually very closed minded. They will believe any source as long as it's not the authorities. Personally, I know there is a lot that goes on that we are not told about and I suspect that some of the stuff our authorities are involved in is somewhat less than legal. However, unlike most of the conspiracy theorists I know, I am happy to accept that I am not always right.

all the same, it doesn't excuse the fact there is a lot of otherwise offensive and upsetting posts towards those who dare to air their differing views. how come it seems ok to mock, finger point, name call, 'ganging up' and verbally beat down if it's against someone who's opinion, rightly or wrongly, does not match the mainstream. if people were less aggressive towards those who hold different views, others may find it easier to talk to them. putting them immediately on the defensive will not make people come round to the mainstream way of thinking, it will merely make people put up barriers and try harder not to conform or agree with the abuser's view (and yes, I do believe some people have become victims of abuse in terms of comments aimed at them at times). if some of these posts were against another in a thread about any other topic, I'm sure we would see posts getting removed, mods telling people to calm down or even infractions in some cases.

some examples in this thread alone that I personally feel are designed to mock, belittle, stir or finger-point (directly or otherwise) those who have aired a differing opinion...

Originally Posted by Sirius

More tinfoil hat stuff to join the rest like, the Bermuda triangle, the faked moon landings, the 9-11 was a Government led hit, Elvis is was seen in the local chippy. Who the hell thinks these looney conspiracy theory's are real

It is so so sad that some will keep digging at this trying to make something out of nothing. its simple "IT WAS A CAR ACCIDENT" now move along and find something interesting to do in your life.

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I know one theory that was true - a hidden nazi base on the moon. It must've been true I saw a film on that

Originally Posted by Sirius

The sad conspiracy theorist will keep digging and digging trying to make A = B= C in the end they MIGHT give up if something else takes their fancy

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

They were in on it to, if it ever gets out that it was Phillip in the tunnel with the blunderbuss it get out that James Hewitt is Harry's father to.

Originally Posted by Pierre

Yes, and the CIA planned 9/11 and the moon landings were faked

Originally Posted by Maggy J

I have a suggestion.Let the conspiracy enthusiasts have this thread.

Those of us who are actually sane and sensible should just bow out and leave them to it.

Then they can just let rip and get it out of their systems..and we can quietly laugh at the more outlandish suggestions.

That's it.I'm walking away and I'll only come back if there is a moderating issue.

Originally Posted by martyh

you're trying to convince a conspiracy theorist of that , good luck

i know this may get some people's backs up, and the post may even be edited by a mod / admin, but that only goes to prove my point. and I know those listed above will say "it was only a joke", but to be on the receiving end of those comments will not feel like they are very funny, warranted or necessary jokes.

let me put it this way, if I replaced the word 'conspiracy' with 'religious' from any one of those comments above, or change an event to a religious story and posted it, would that post remain on the thread?

and once again, let me state - I believe Diana died in a tragic car accident. i do not believe there is a conspiracy behind it. however I accept that it is possible something else may have been a factor in her death that I do not know about.