[krageon]

Maybe it's just the fact that this theory perfectly aligns with the current west-based propaganda effort that seeks to demonise China? Dismissing information as a conspiracy is a common strategy of autocratic states, as is seeding the internet with lies that align with their own interests.

[DoingIsLearning]

An extremely good point, we are all at risk of being vehicles of information wars.

However, information spinners still need to spread info based on reality or partial truth in order to be effective in their spinning.

To me the current volume of evidence for a 'lab accident/negligence' theory versus the volume of evidence for a 'wet market' theory sticks out like a sore thumb even if we account for information war effects.

[downshun]

I eagerly await for the James Bond movie sequel where instead of evil villain you have a control-freak trying to cover up their incompetence.