I'm pretty much positive that modern flat earth theory has been designed to discredit conspiracy theorists in general. These people are almost always lumping other totally plausible theories in with their madness. Look at all the flat earth idiots that attack Joe Rogan. I'd bet money that it's because this pisses Rogan off, and someone has a strong interest in keeping Rogan from getting along with conspiracy theorists.
Just saying, I believe in taking each claim on a case-by-case basis. There are some serious idiots with good points, and some genuine people that are flat-out wrong.
This right here. Disinformation and massive influx of information so as to water down the truth. If the truth exists at this point.
I absolutely believe that this type of psyop is not only possible but is practical. It would make sense for this to happen. It confuses us, and gets intelligent people to turn on each other.
As /u/InnocentBystander mentioned, many of these people are smart. Which leads me to think that they either love to troll, or get paid to troll. In either case, it seems designed to attract smart people, either to snare them in the lie, or to get them arguing over nothing.
The flat earth argument does have a silver bullet though. Just ask them "What difference does it make?" There are actual conspiracies out there, and the flat earthers never seem to want to continue a discussion with someone who might talk about them.
I'm pretty much positive that modern flat earth theory has been designed to discredit conspiracy theorists in general.
That's my new favourite conspiracy theory.
For shits and giggles I watch a lot of flat earth videos. It is astounding to see how far down the rabbit hole some of these people go. Such crazy assumptions and random connections lol. I've gotta be careful though, I think I'm starting to self-indoctrinate. Some of the points they make man...especially about ancient history. IDK man!