Would you date someone attractive who believed in conspiracy theories?

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For me it would depend on the kind of conspiracy theories honestly.

Although it's not exactly dating, I have a friend whom sometimes I take out for a beer or invite over who's very passionate about the "Great Reset" and important people being replaced by androids. She's a journalist and it's something of a joke for us that every time she posts something on Facebook I comment (see you in thirty days) since she often gets blocked by the platform.

Sometimes she complains she can't get a date despite being quite attractive and a great company to booth, and sometimes I suspect it might be because of her ideas.

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Once she suspected that I was the one reporting her profile because of my "see you in 30 days" joke comment under her posts.
I had to show her my report log to demonstrate I was innocent, but she saw I had instead reported another friend for a bikini picture that I thought was too extreme. Thankfully she agreed to not rat me out.

Amy10223 · Accepted Answer

No. If you mean the type pf people who thought the election was stolen, then I can't reason or talk to you. If you accept the Quanon theories, also no.

I once went to a meetup group with some people, and one guy there asked me if I worked for the FBI. I have no idea why he thought that, or who told him jokingly. He was a bit weird, too, and I'm sure he was a conspiracy theorist just by talking to him. But then--he didn't believe in aliens, and I do, so maybe I'm the one that's odd that way. You can't rule aliens out in my book. We're not alone in this world or universe, I'm sure, and to think we're not is pure arrogrance.

Kori1236 · Accepted Answer

It would depend on the conspiracy theories and how much they believe in them. I personally love talking conspiracy theories and seeing other people points of view on them; but I’m not about to jump head first down the rabbit hole. If they can have an open minded discussion, while also keeping themselves tethered to reality then yes I would date them. If they were 3 sheets to the wind believing every conspiracy theory they heard without putting any actual thought into it then no.

HighValue · Accepted Answer

Depends. Some of the "conspiracy theories" have turned out to be true these last few years. Democrats pushing the trans agenda and sexual acts onto kids is considered a "conspiracy theory" even though there are plenty of events with video evidence, even with simulated sex on stage for the elementary age kids to see, having kids put money into men's underpants after they do sexual dancing in front of the kids and twerking in their face, etc. Those things that have happened numerous times with video evidence are still called "conspiracies" by many democrats.

jshm2 · Accepted Answer

Dated various girls with very different ideals. Think you're confusing beliefs with personalities. As some people have some crazy beliefs but are very happy go lucky in their personalities. Where some can be very logical and fixated, but be absolute bastards.

In the case of your friend, she's probably a hard nosed bastard, hence very "my way or the highway". Most guys will say "I want a date, not a mental project I need to look after" and avoid her.

That she made you "prove" your innocence, means she's very controlling and you should ditch the bitch.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Someone who seriously entertains conspiracy theories is very likely to have fixed ideas on other subjects and is also likely to be very resistant to changing teir ideas when presented with contrary facts. That is a horrible red flag!

Summeroflove · Answer

Depends on your definition of conspiracy theories. But yeah

Perverted_Creep · Answer

The reason the term "conspiracy theory" even exists is a conspiracy itself.

And, the most popular conspiracy theories are in fact evil conspiracies in their existence.

Who do you think propagated QAnon? Has the moto "trust the plan" obviously a psyop, how can people fall for it, it's like thousands of times more obvious than what "operation trust" must have been.

The same agencies who staged the flat earth movement...

Have you ever heard of "counter intelligence programs"?

That's what many conspiracy theories are.

Religions are another psyop tied to everything political. Keeping people ignorant and occupied with half truths.

A longer recent opinion I made here:

Should I break up with my girlfriend?

MCheetah · Answer

Yes, if they're someone who wasn't completely insane, on some EmyyWolf levels on here. (If you don't know who she is on GAG, consider yourself lucky! Flat-earther feminist bisexual nut job.)

No, if it's f*ckin' Jessica Jones, cause f*ck Jessica Jones! Jessica Jones can eat a big fat one!

Acceptable conspiracy theories would be "Klaus Schwab wants to take over the world and turn your kids gay." Unacceptable conspiracy theories would be "Donald Trump is the resurrected soul of Adolf Hitler, and all of his voters and supporters are Nazis." Or, you know, any basic level feminist or wokémon who unironically believes in "patriarchy" or "toxic masculinity."

NamerOfStars · Answer

It would depend somewhat on the theories- flat Earth is (at this point) fully debunked and requires deliberate ignorance of evidence; believing that William Randolph Hearst orchestrated the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire is a LOT less likely to reflect that- but more on what they DID about it: if it pushes them to learn self-sufficient survival techniques and stock up on canned food and water, that's okay; kidnapping officials and/or killing policemen is not.

Considering the sheer number of conspiracy theories that have turned out to be completely, or mostly, accurate, even if limited to the past few years, it's hard to condemn people for doubting official narratives.

Perhaps the biggest issue, though, is whether they can shut up about it; if you claim the Moon landing was fake but can still hold a normal conversation about books or turtles or even just the weather, you're probably okay.

SeriouslyFunny00 · Answer

No. Although it is somewhat shallow for some, I personally believe that someone's belief in such theories also has an impact on how they can be a partner in the future with regard to making decisions and planning. (Will they refuse to accept the truth in favor of clinging to their own beliefs?)

ArrowheadSW · Answer

If they were the type to seriously believe in conspiracy theories, then "no" I would not be interested in dating them. It is usually someone who doesn't understand something, or they don't want to take the time to look into things, so they just reduce it down to a "conspiracy".

NathanDavis · Answer

a lot of people believe in many things... that's fine, for the most part

but, if the conspiracy theory in particular, starts taking over their lives... I do not want anything to do with that

so yeah, if she has a Facebook history of being banned for whatever, that means she is way too invested already and her mind is kind of a goner too, those theories have started to dictate part of her life, and in some cases in only gets worse and worst

so, no thanks...

joeldalton · Answer

Did you know that the term “conspiracy theorist” was introduced around the time of Kennedy’s assassination to discredit those who questioned or didn’t accept the official government story of how it happened. Now in 2023 we know that at a minimum the CIA allowed the assassination to take place and was likely actively involved. The “conspiracy theorists” got everything right about the covid bullshit.

AmyHew1tt · Answer

I think it depends on what they believe in and how firmly. Lots of things that were called conspiracy theories are now things everyone knows about, like vaccine passports. So it's hard to decide.

Andres77 · Answer

I agree, it depends on the theories she's pushing and how strongly.

letuswaltzforthedead · Answer

Depends if they're crazy or obsessive in some way. Someone like that is a danger to date. If it's just someone who happens to believe weird stuff, as this case, sure

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Of course. It’s the people who don’t believe in conspiracies that are defective. Plenty of former “conspiracies” have come to light and now we know they were absolutely right all along. You have to be a special kind of dumb to dismiss anything.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Not if they make it their entire brand so to speak. There are a couple of conspiracy theories which I think might have some truth in them but I'm not going to discuss them early in relationships.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Depends on the depth like 9/11 doesn't add up is pretty much a universal truth at this point so that fine but I couldn't deal with the birds aren't real crowd

LiamJHayden · Answer

Depends upon which ones. If they are somewhat plausible, okay. If they are of the "Moon is made of green cheese" variety? Not so much.

exitseven · Answer

I think it would be okay if she was into some of this stuff like USOs and the deep state. It might even be kinds hot.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Sure. That really shouldn't have anything to do with a possible meaningful relationship.

Orangeandturquoise · Answer

Haha I don't know. Maybe? It could be fun to go down rabbit holes together. It might reveal something new about me 😂

Juxtapose · Answer

Conspiracy theorists are prophets at this point.

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