A specialized form of Grassbait targeting religious, spiritual, supernatural, or metaphysical beliefs. The Conbaiter doesn't just pathologize—they criminalize, framing the believer as a "con artist," "charlatan," "grifter," or "delusional
conspiracy theorist." The assumption is that anyone who believes in things beyond materialist explanation is either mentally ill or running a scam. Conbait is common in discussions of religion, paranormal phenomena, alternative healing, or any spirituality that doesn't fit
scientific materialism. The goal isn't
understanding or even disagreement—it's exposure, mockery, and character assassination. Belief becomes evidence of either pathology or predation.
"I mentioned my
meditation practice and experiences with something I can only call spiritual. Instant Conbait: 'So you're either
schizophrenic or scamming people for money. Which is it?' Not a question about
experience, not curiosity about belief—just a forced choice between illness and fraud. That's not dialogue; that's a trap."
