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And when the cameras malfunction several orders of magnitude more often than statistically observed, people who point out such discrepancies are called "conspir

• krapp 12y ago
  Conspiracy theorists wouldn't take statistics into account, unless those statistics could be interpreted in their favor. They would insist the video we can't see is clear evidence of a cover-up, while the video we can see has probably been doctored or manufactured.
  • briantakita 12y ago
    The definition of "Conspiracy Theorist" changes to suit the person who imposes that label on someone else. It's a flexible & emotionally appealing ad hominem strategy. Marketers love it because it makes their position appear "realistic" and "normal" while those who oppose their position are "fringe" and "kooky". And maybe I'm lucky, but I've never had a camera malfunction on me.
    • krapp 12y ago
      I think the definition of 'conspiracy theorist' is pretty generally held - someone who holds to their belief in a conspiracy regardless of evidence to the contrary, or who dismisses such evidence as being, itself, part of the conspiracy. Although you're right that the label is used to malign and dismiss people who believe in conspiracies which actually exist, that doesn't mean trying to examine such things objectively isn't justified, or warranted.