There is a
website that I like to frequent which is forum based. It is called Above Top
Secret. It mainly focuses on conspiracy theories, but it also is a source for
alternative news, political discussions, and even news about new science and
technology. While I rarely interact and post, it is very interesting and
entertaining to read what other people post. The arguments that are started can
be intense, and it is interesting to see what conclusions people make. It is a
vast online collection of topics, and as such, there are a variety of
interesting people that frequent there.
You have
those that are tired of getting their news from mainstream media and want an
alternative source with different views. At the same time, people interested in
mysterious subjects like UFOs or Bigfoot congregate on their set of forums to
discuss sightings and theories. Or some of the members discuss political
subjects. What makes the website so
interesting is the fact that there are such diverse subjects, and so there are
many people that have different viewpoints.
Many of
these people like to argue. So you will have people that are very abstract
minded mingling and discussing diverse subjects with those that are very
logical minded.
For
instance, “Flaming” is a term used to describe when in an argument someone is
verbally personally attacked in a non-constructive way. This is instead of an
argument focused on the issue. “Flaming” is frowned upon, and will gain the
flamer a lot of negative attention usually, creating a cycle of flames. With
the controversial topics often featured on this site, the “conversations” can
become heated, and flaming can be very prevalent. However, this one of the
things that makes the website that is so interesting.
Above Top Secret : http://www.abovetopsecret.com/
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