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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 st
by 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 agoI 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.