the power of that phrase conspiracy theory is amazing. As soon as I read it I started to doubt my conclusions and I was very open to what you were saying. I thi

the power of that phrase conspiracy theory is amazing. As soon as I read it I started to doubt my conclusions and I was very open to what you were saying. I think because of its power such a phrase must be regarded with suspicion. I don't think it actually carries any weight in an argument, it's more of a psychological trick... like shaming, like "oh I don't want to be a conspiracy theorist because they are crazy people and if I'm a crazy person then I can't possibly be right so I better agree with what this person accusing me of being crazy is saying otherwise I'll be crazy..." and while I like your points I think the other analysis provided in other comments is also valid. If you're using that conspiracy theory phrase I think either you're verging a little too much into below the belt territory there or maybe you doubt the point you're making so you are compensating for it with this dirty psychological trick. I'm not saying that's how it is for you that's just how it comes across for me.