how about a for conspiracy theorists only thread?
That way those that are interested in sharing "alternative" ideas and information would have a place to go, while those that are not of the mindset to discuss such subjects would not need to "participate" with the derogatory name-calling and verbally abuse insults, which are such a drag on the house.
I personally don't care for Frankie's posts, nor the links to his podcasting allies, but I don't think he should be banned or shunned because his viewpoint is outside the norm. I don't bother arguing with him. I just skim or ignore his (IMO) "rants". Not to say that I haven't learned a few things from his posts, I just generally don't care for the way its presentated.
On the other hand there have been some great information and links shared by Kevin B and DMc etc. I don't alway agree with everything they post, but I like to check it out and see if anything fits for me.
I have in a way been using this forum as an archive to post information and videos I think have value, as well as a test to see how or what it takes to communicate some of these ideas that are outside the norm to chainsaw-wielding men and women, whom I would generally consider having a more practical take on the world than the average bear. And I find the human condition fascinating that people, in general, tend to think they know everything there is to know and are so quick to dismiss anything outside their world view. It's just common sense that there is so much more going on behind the scenes than any of us could ever know or even imagine.
I was on my way to a job with the stump grinder a few months back and came up to an intersection 4-way stop sign at the exact same time as a minivan. I just did a California stop, and blew the stop sign, figuring I would just take the initiative, even though technically in the state of PA the right of way in a tie goes to the driver on the right, which was the minivan. Turned out to be one of the three brothers that run the highest end tree outfit in these parts, whom I know casually. He caught up to me and rolled his window down to say "Stop sign". I said.... "can I tell you something? and waited for his reply... When he said "yes... but make it quick", I said "you've been brainwashed" ... He let a quick uncontrollable laugh out loud, which is generally a sign that you've just heard something outside your box.