Comment on I wonder why the widespread adoption of the internet hasn't been good for society as a whole.
hansolo@lemmy.today 2 days agoOOOhh - which community? Not going after your mom, I just love a good conspiracy community. Most forums seem pretty insular, so it’s always nice to get a lead on a new one.
Signtist@bookwyr.me 2 days ago
The one she talked about all the time was called the Minnesota Assembly. I think it's an offshoot of the whole sovereign citizen thing. I believe they used a telegram group chat as their main way of communicating. She died a little over a year ago, after they convinced her to treat her breast cancer with the herbal teas they sold instead of going to a doctor, so I'm not sure what's going on with the group anymore.
hansolo@lemmy.today 2 days ago
Oh shit, sorry man. My parents are wrapped up in the same kind of stuff, like drinking bleach as a cure for everything. My apologies to bring that up in that way.
Signtist@bookwyr.me 2 days ago
No worries, I hope your parents manage to get themselves out eventually. If they're anything like my mom, no amount of outside pleading will change their mind.
hansolo@lemmy.today 2 days ago
I appreciate it. In the last year or two they’ve gone downhill considerably. Isolating themselves during COVID seems to have really done a number on their mental health.