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Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don't believe
- h2odragon 2y agoMany people like to discuss ideas they may not believe (or even like!), in an effort to understand them, and the people promoting them. This "discourse" used to be considered a pleasant passtime at worst, and at best an educational pursuit that might raise the common condition of humanity to a higher state.
- JoeAltmaier 2y agoBecause they've become sociopathic.
- gladiatr72 2y agoThis is an old tactic used, historically by religious cults to separate potential members from their soon-to-be former lives.