Okay, so there is this conspiracy theory called Q Anon. Basically that Trump was just acting dumb and was really just bringing down the evil pedophile ring that runs American government. It came from known troll board 8Chan. Where trolls go to just **** post. A user going by Q started the conspiracy there (although I suspect just as a prank.) Since all users are labeled anonymous on the board, that’s where it got its infamous name, Q Anon.
Until now I refrained from googling it, just out of fear for what it would do to my recommendations. But helpfully because Biden was sworn in, news reporters have reported on the movement. The inauguration seems to have fractured the “movement.” With some becoming disillusioned and angry. Others desperately clinging to alternate theories. I think even the son of 8chans owner has tried to calm the mob, telling them to return to their lives. (Remorse perhaps?)
Bear in mind many Q Anon “influencers” were among the crowd of insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol.
Anyway, disinformation and (echoing an earlier thread about news echo chambers on here) people becoming more isolationist in their news stories is being blamed for creating devotees of this particular conspiracy theory.
But what do you think?
What’s going to result from all the fallout?
Why do people latch on to conspiracy theories?
Has this or another conspiracy theory affected you or a loved one?
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray
Until now I refrained from googling it, just out of fear for what it would do to my recommendations. But helpfully because Biden was sworn in, news reporters have reported on the movement. The inauguration seems to have fractured the “movement.” With some becoming disillusioned and angry. Others desperately clinging to alternate theories. I think even the son of 8chans owner has tried to calm the mob, telling them to return to their lives. (Remorse perhaps?)
Bear in mind many Q Anon “influencers” were among the crowd of insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol.
Anyway, disinformation and (echoing an earlier thread about news echo chambers on here) people becoming more isolationist in their news stories is being blamed for creating devotees of this particular conspiracy theory.
But what do you think?
What’s going to result from all the fallout?
Why do people latch on to conspiracy theories?
Has this or another conspiracy theory affected you or a loved one?
Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray