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Conspiracy theory and supernatural phenomenon shouldn't be lumped together. The label of Conspiracy Theorist is something that is used frequently to discredit anyone that is releasing information that another group doesn't want released. It was one of the KGB's/CIA's top tactics for information control. There have been numerous "conspiracy theories" that have actually turned out to be completely true but because of the stigma behind the label people ignore it.
We live in a very fickle society that ignores facts or evidence and instead just judges based on peer pressure. People very rarely actually look at the data instead relying on those kinds of terms to dictate their feelings. The term can be extremely detrimental to people especially anyone who attempts to whistle-blow their company or government. Just take for example Gustl Mollath who attempted to shine light on suspicious activities at a certain bank that had massive criminal implications, of which his ex-wife was involved. He was labeled a conspiracy theorist after attempting to bring attention to it after which his exwife accused him of assault and thanks to his conspiracy label as well as money/pressure from the bank he was accusing, he was found guilty but then put into a mental hospital. He languished there for 6+ years complaining about a massive conspiracy to discredit him and hide criminal activities, until in 2012 it turned out his claims were completely true. It's not that i'm saying conspiracies are all correct, it's that the label itself is one of the most powerful ways to control information and to prevent people from listening to those trying to whistle-blow. Should just never jump to accept the label instead at least look into what is being claimed so as to never let yourself fall under mob mentality.
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