Step 1:

• Do not engage in any conversation about conspiracy theories.

• Do not post or read any such theories.

• Remain neutral.

• Do what you can to learn the actual facts of any situation, no matter how long that takes.

• Do not accept people’s opinions and statements as facts without substantial evidence.

• Many people believing or saying the same thing is not evidence.

• Some conspiricies exist, but not all are true, no matter how “real” they may feel.

• Do not speculate about which parts of a conspiricy theory may be accurate or true.

• Do not buy into any rumours out of fear or a need to belong.

• Ignore peer pressure to believe a conspiracy theory.

• Use common sense and rational discernment to choose what you believe regarding any rumors.

• Do not believe second or third-hand information. Always check with the original source if possible.