It was *not* a “conspiracy theory”; it was reasonable speculation before the perp was known.

Clinging to it *now* would be silly, but still not a “conspiracy theory.”

The term—when incorrectly applied—is just used to slime and ostracize people. https://t.co/5aAfcxBvLJ

— David Reaboi (@davereaboi) October 27, 2018