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Haec Est Theoria Conspirationis Fallacy

A fallacy where someone dismisses arguments by labeling them "conspiracy theory." The label functions as automatic dismissal: if it's a conspiracy theory, it's false by definition. The fallacy lies in treating the label as refutation, ignoring that some conspiracy theories have been proven true and that the label is often used to suppress legitimate inquiry. It's a conversation-ender that uses stigma instead of argument.
"I documented instances of corporate malfeasance. Response: 'That's just a conspiracy theory.' That's Haec Est Theoria Conspirationis Fallacy—using the label to dismiss documented facts. Calling it a theory doesn't make the documents disappear. The label avoids engagement, which is exactly why it's used."

Ancient Astronaut Theorists 

A drinking game: On the show Acient Aliens, you drink every time the narrator says "ancient astronaut theorists". If the "ancient astronaut theorist" is from DeVry University, you drink twice.
Narrator: "Ancient astronaut theorists believe that...
Host: "Drink!"

Narrator: "In 10 years, ancient astronaut theorists from DeVry University will have achieved..."
Host: "Drink twice!"

Complicity Theorist 

(noun) - a person who accepts the political narrative of the day unquestionably; consumes mainstream media like it was 1980; and is prone to submissiveness, outbursts of irrational fear, and public shaming of free-thinkers.
Dan and Scott are complicity theorists that believe State sanctioned censorship of free speech and protest are for the utilitarian greater good.

My mother is an avid complicity theorist who believes everything reported on main stream media and in government press conferences, without question.

Richard and Perle were operatives who used the Deep State apparatus to subliminally and insidiously control the minds of the unassuming general population through main stream media disinformation; complicity theorists soon became the societal norm.

Antonym: Conspiracy Theorist

Origin of Complicity Theorist: First recorded 2020 (Melbourne, Victoria - Australia)
Complicity Theorist by UtterSpace September 9, 2020

theorionsound

A very cute boi that doesn't upload videos to YouTube often enough, also he can sing pretty damn good :)).
Friend 1- "Have you seen Oli (TheOrionSound) 's new video?"
Friend 2- "Wait he still uploads??"
theorionsound by Smol One June 18, 2017

theorist 

Someone who considers given facts and comes up with a possible explanation is called a theorist.

Theorists observe various phenomena and use reasoning to come up with practical ideas that should be proven.
The most famous theorist was Albert Einstein who gave the theory of relativity.
theorist by Albertina March 19, 2015

Aether theories 

Physics propose the existence of a medium.
Even with the particles retarding the motion of the aether theories, the same will be true if, to counterbalance the increased inertia, suitable forces are caused to act on the aether at all points where the inertia is altered.
Aether theories by kaosmoker September 30, 2018