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What is missing inside people who intentionally start/spread disinformation just for fun?
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:22 am
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:22 am
I understand the point if you are a government or a business or some other entity that has something to gain by swaying popular opinion...but just some regular ole baw sitting in his basement making up conspiracy theories or random disinformation...how empty are yall inside to feel like this gives you some satisfaction?
EDIT - Many of yall think I'm talking about something that has some truth or is labeled a "conspiracy theory" because it doesn't align with their political beliefs etc...I'm not...I'm talking about just flat out lies and BS.
EDIT - Many of yall think I'm talking about something that has some truth or is labeled a "conspiracy theory" because it doesn't align with their political beliefs etc...I'm not...I'm talking about just flat out lies and BS.
This post was edited on 3/27/24 at 9:28 am
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Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:22 am to sidewalkside
A brain
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:23 am to sidewalkside
Mental illness and/or drugs
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:23 am to sidewalkside
Friends
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:26 am to sidewalkside
Who gives a shite? It’s their freedom and ability to think freely, even if wrong.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:27 am to sidewalkside
What I don't get about it is this... these people really think *they* are the ones who are going to change minds?
the fat white trash guy who barely scrapes by livingston parish? or the broke and obese 28 year old they/them in portland? how are they so delusional that they think they should be leading the charge for whatever narrative they are pushing? it's nuts
the fat white trash guy who barely scrapes by livingston parish? or the broke and obese 28 year old they/them in portland? how are they so delusional that they think they should be leading the charge for whatever narrative they are pushing? it's nuts
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:31 am to sidewalkside
I find that the people most upset these days about “ conspiracy theories or random disinformation “ tend to be petty low information, social conformist type people.
And the the paranoid style of American politics will always be present. But really, with the fact that our dominant media culture is a clown car derby, who shouldn’t it be? The culture itself is so phony, who or what can you believe in without really educating yourself, and people prefer easy narratives they can wrap their minds around.
Cynicism is the first step to wisdom. Question everything. Especially now.
And the the paranoid style of American politics will always be present. But really, with the fact that our dominant media culture is a clown car derby, who shouldn’t it be? The culture itself is so phony, who or what can you believe in without really educating yourself, and people prefer easy narratives they can wrap their minds around.
Cynicism is the first step to wisdom. Question everything. Especially now.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:31 am to sidewalkside
Who gives a shite if someone wants to type 2+2=5? It's just words and 99% of people can figure stuff out for themselves.
The real question is what's wrong with people who create computer viruses and malware. Those are the people that need to be rounded up and beaten to a pulp and thrown in prison for a long, long time. They directly cause tons of harm.
And yet the government seems more worried about the former.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:36 am to sidewalkside
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What is missing inside people who intentionally start/spread disinformation just for fun?
This you?
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:38 am to sidewalkside
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What is missing inside people who intentionally start/spread disinformation just for fun?
I assume a lot of them either believe it, don't research opposition views, and/or believe the ends justify the means.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:51 am to sidewalkside
Several years ago I saw an interview with this guy who would troll mostly right wing message boards, such as our lovable poli board.
He would do it as a gag, making up ridiculous BS with the hopes it would be a lesson (similar to the “Birds aren’t real” movement).
But he quickly found out most of it was believed and “liked,” and often spun into further conspiracies - sort of feeding on itself.
Anyway, it was a good lesson in just how gullible people are when they read something online, especially if it fits their political bias. This guy stopped because he started to feel guilty about it.
He would do it as a gag, making up ridiculous BS with the hopes it would be a lesson (similar to the “Birds aren’t real” movement).
But he quickly found out most of it was believed and “liked,” and often spun into further conspiracies - sort of feeding on itself.
Anyway, it was a good lesson in just how gullible people are when they read something online, especially if it fits their political bias. This guy stopped because he started to feel guilty about it.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:53 am to sidewalkside
People think anything the disagree with is disinformation
Since they tend to stay in their own info silo
they thing anything contrary is "Fake News"
Don't know how or who started that.....no idea
Since they tend to stay in their own info silo
they thing anything contrary is "Fake News"
Don't know how or who started that.....no idea
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:55 am to sidewalkside
If it gets more people to start questioning things they hear or read I'm ok with it. Especially things from the MSM.
I think AI is going to sow more distrust too.
I think AI is going to sow more distrust too.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:56 am to sidewalkside
It’s attention whoring.
I guess what’s missing is an ability to live without the validation of randoms.
I guess what’s missing is an ability to live without the validation of randoms.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:56 am to sidewalkside
I don’t think they process things like everyone else
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:57 am to sidewalkside
On the subject of conspiracy theories. Here's the most credible conspiracy theory I've ever heard.
Because the Government can't exactly come right out and tell us a Zombie Apocalypse is either imminent or barely kept at bay. What they've cleverly done instead, through CIA fronted Hollywood Production Companies is educate us on how to survive it and inform us all on what the threats really are.
It's no accident or coincidence that almost every Zombie movie, show or story we've ever seen or read runs the same essential playbook, same essential theme and same essential Government response.
This began with George Romero (a known CIA propagandist) and has run all the way through The walking dead and the writings of Max Brooks. In fact, take note of Brooks' writings. He takes the subject matter very seriously and is openly educational. Almost as if it he was greenlit by the CIA to go ahead and write the final, definitive chapter in this decades long story. What else can the CIA possibly teach us that it hasn't already taught us?
Furthermore, Max Brooks does have direct connections to secret governmental operations. Mel Brooks (Max Brooks father) was a devout anti-communist and a known spy and Israeli agent. This later became one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood.
The fundamental point of this post is this. One, the CIA isn't all bad. The agency has gone to great lengths over the decades to prepare us as best it can without causing panic. And two...Somethings coming.
Because the Government can't exactly come right out and tell us a Zombie Apocalypse is either imminent or barely kept at bay. What they've cleverly done instead, through CIA fronted Hollywood Production Companies is educate us on how to survive it and inform us all on what the threats really are.
It's no accident or coincidence that almost every Zombie movie, show or story we've ever seen or read runs the same essential playbook, same essential theme and same essential Government response.
This began with George Romero (a known CIA propagandist) and has run all the way through The walking dead and the writings of Max Brooks. In fact, take note of Brooks' writings. He takes the subject matter very seriously and is openly educational. Almost as if it he was greenlit by the CIA to go ahead and write the final, definitive chapter in this decades long story. What else can the CIA possibly teach us that it hasn't already taught us?
Furthermore, Max Brooks does have direct connections to secret governmental operations. Mel Brooks (Max Brooks father) was a devout anti-communist and a known spy and Israeli agent. This later became one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood.
The fundamental point of this post is this. One, the CIA isn't all bad. The agency has gone to great lengths over the decades to prepare us as best it can without causing panic. And two...Somethings coming.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 8:58 am to sidewalkside
quote:I think LA and some other posters do it on the Political Talk board to get clicks for Chicken.
I understand the point if you are a government or a business or some other entity that has something to gain by swaying popular opinion...but just some regular ole baw sitting in his basement making up conspiracy theories or random disinformation...how empty are yall inside to feel like this gives you some satisfaction?
It appears to me that conspiracy theories drive a lot of business for that board.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 9:07 am to sidewalkside
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What is missing inside people who intentionally start/spread disinformation just for fun?
MAGA
Posted on 3/27/24 at 9:07 am to sidewalkside
A woman. Go look at the poliboard. Most of those guys haven’t spoke to a woman in years.
Posted on 3/27/24 at 9:13 am to sidewalkside
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conspiracy theories or random disinformation..
Can you provide an example?
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