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DetlefK

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10. I have found out, there are 4 types of Flat-Earthers:
Sat Apr 6, 2019, 12:18 PM
Apr 2019

1.
The self-proclaimed scientists who want to re-invent all of science, but lack the mental abilities to do so. They have some superficial understanding of physics, but don't recognize that they are overlooking crucial details. They are actually interested in practical experiments, but commit all sorts of theoretical, logical and mathematical fallacies just to keep the conclusion alive that Earth is flat.

2.
The conspiracy-theorists. The world is evil and they are here to save mankind.

3.
Earth is flat, because God told me so.

4.
The scam-artists, for example Eric Dubay. They don't give a fuck about Flat Earth. It's all about telling Flat-Earthers what they want to hear and fleecing them for donations.

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