Yes, I've noticed this with friends. Even obvious questioning of motives based on incentives (saying Apple is removing ports to make more money or whatever) see

Yes, I've noticed this with friends. Even obvious questioning of motives based on incentives (saying Apple is removing ports to make more money or whatever) seems to trigger this response for some people. People like simple narratives. The MSM is the approved simple narrative. The idea that there are conspiracies, but also that in most cases you'll never know about them, is unsatisfying for people.