I would be inclined to think this as well. The problem is, large numbers of people will still accept the fakes when it suits their beliefs, and they will claim

I would be inclined to think this as well. The problem is, large numbers of people will still accept the fakes when it suits their beliefs, and they will claim fake on real footage that doesn't mesh with their beliefs. This will definitely accelerate the decline of humanity, but we were headed downhill already anyway.