@0bffc20c I think many had a reason to believe the nonsense but have no knowledge or facts to defend their views, so they attack to defend what their 'gut' told them to believe in. That's the most difficult crowd to convince they are wrong. I often wonder what makes them think certain things are right. 
So, last year I wrote 'an opinion can never be a fact'. That wasn't appreciated by everyone 😀 But I think some thought about it and who knows, it may have helped some.