Quote Originally Posted by Dorcus View Post
I tend to agree with you on this one Cyril. I think once people get sucked into the conspiracy theory sphere, often through social media, they become addicted to it and it's a bit like nicotine or alcohol to them in that it's hard to shake off.

They set themselves up as being receptive to any new theory doing the rounds notwithstanding how crazy it might be. Also, they usually promote these theories in self affirming echo chambers so these theories eventually get as invasive and stubbornly persistent as Japanese Knotweed.

Thank goodness we appear to have enlightened, educated people here on CCMB so I can't envisage any of us falling for it.
I think a few people fell for the Russia collusion hoax hook, line and sinker