Thinking of getting vaccinated?

[husaberg]

bather.

oh you are clever.... So now you are then prepared to admit that there is very clear collaborating evidence in multiple documented scientific studies that actually show that cannabis use during pregnancy can lead to autism in their offspring then?
as opposed to your multiple previous claims that there is evidence of a link with autism and vaccination then of which there is actually none that stand up to any cursory scrutiny...

[Katman]

previous predictions you have posted have proven to be highly stupid...

So you already have one ordered, that's awkward.

Don't need one. Ivermectin will cure it.

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[jellywrestler]

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Says the person who already has their Huntavirus Vaccine ordered...

[husaberg]

Says the person who already has their Huntavirus Vaccine ordered...

He also vaccinated his dog for what also must be all sorts of made up virus and diseases...
To be fair though i doubt he gets his dogs formal consent every-time he sticks foreign objects in his dogs rear end.

No.



Only the dog for kennel cough - and only because we couldn't book her into the kennels if she wasn't.

I most probably was vaccinated as a child for the usual diseases. (I certainly remember the TB vaccination at High School).

I doubt very much that those vaccinations are much use to me 40 years later though.

[Katman]

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[husaberg]

AI Overview
Conspiracy theorists often display a compulsive need to populate forums with their narratives, driven by a combination of psychological, social, and epistemic factors. This phenomenon, often seen as "polluting" open forums, is less about randomly disrupting conversations and more about seeking validation, reducing anxiety, and building a sense of community.

Key Reasons for Compulsive Posting
Need for Certainty and Control: When people feel anxious or that their lives are out of control—such as during a pandemic or crisis—they gravitate toward conspiracy theories to make sense of the world, providing a false sense of certainty.
The Search for Community (Self-Selection): Conspiracy theorists seek out spaces where they can share their views, often migrating to specific subreddits or forums after being exposed to or engaging with similar topics.
Validation and Collective Narcissism: Users often need to feel unique or superior, holding a belief that only a few understand, which leads to reinforcing these ideas in online spaces.
The "Need for Chaos": Some individuals hold a high "need for chaos" and a desire to tear down established institutions, motivating them to disrupt mainstream spaces.
High Investment/Low Opportunity Cost: Because they feel invested in their "truth," the thought of giving up their delusions is unthinkable. This creates a relentless need to spread their message, often using "carpet bombing" tactics where they flood multiple threads with the same content.

Patterns of Behavior in Forums
Ignoring Evidence: They tend to ignore contradictory evidence, deepening their commitment even when presented with facts, which often causes frustration for other users.
Targeting Specific Topics: Conspiracy narratives often target subjects involving uncertainty, such as medical advice (vaccines), politics, or large-scale events.
Misleading Framing: They may frame their narratives as "asking questions" or "doing research," which is actually a strategy to normalize their views and avoid being immediately dismissed.

Why They Won't Stop
It is crucial to understand that presenting facts often fails to change their minds; it may even make them more resolute. They often believe that they are "providing a necessary check against mainstream beliefs" and that they are the ones who are truly enlightened, while others are "sleeping"

Link to Self-Esteem and Personality
Research does suggest a link between lower self-esteem and the adoption of conspiracy beliefs, though the relationship is more nuanced than simple damage.Vulnerable Narcissism: Individuals with high levels of insecurity and shame, often termed "vulnerable narcissists," are drawn to conspiracies to boost their fragile ego and feel "misunderstood geniuses" or "persecuted" in a way that feels noble.Low Self-Esteem and Paranoia: Studies show an association between conspiracy thinking and lower self-esteem. Some researchers suggest that these theories allow individuals with low self-esteem to blame others for their own problems or failings.Fragile Self-Perception: Conspiracy theories help individuals protect a fragile self-concept by attributing personal or group failures to a malevolent force rather than their own actions.