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This is a literal conspiracy theory, but since it plays to the right set of biases I guess it's cool on HN.
by puffoflogic 4y ago
This is a literal conspiracy theory, but since it plays to the right set of biases I guess it's cool on HN.
- Step888 4y agohttps://www.realpage.com/lp/harness-data-to-drive-results/ https://www.realpage.com/lp/harness-data-to-drive-results/
- johnhenry 4y agoThis fits the strict definition of "conspiracy theory" -- a theory that a group of people are working together in secret (or "conspiring") to achieve a specific goal. You're attempting to apply a connotation -- that the theory is unfounded -- that is usually associated with the term, but not definitive. This is particularly troubling in the face of the evidence presented.
- voidwtf 4y agoI believe that, in modern English parlance, the idea that the theory is unfounded is the primary meaning. I doubt the strict definition was ever considered here.
- voidwtf 4y agoAny further explanation how it’s conspiracy theory? Those of us that rent, or have rented, have direct experience with rent hikes far exceeding cost-of-living increases and/or inflation. I am in a much better situation now, but previously rented a location that went from 740/mo to 1100/mo over the course of two years. This was pre-pandemic in 2012 - 2014 and coincided with similar rent increases across the city.
- puffoflogic 4y agoIt is a theory alleging a conspiracy. What part of that needs further explanation?