So we all know an effective way to get people to side with you, is to demonize the other side. this tactic is used in almost everything from politics to gamergate.

but why are conspiracy theories seemingly instantly demonized? especially on reddit when you call out their admins on their bullshit.

do you think the government also knows this and have played a part in it or is it just lucky for them that tinfoil hats jokes and conspiracy theorist jokes became as popular as they are?