I don't see how that makes much sense either. If it was merely a complete delusion and not real at all in any sort of way, then it is quite a coincidence that tens of thousands of people had the same delusion at the same time. I don't see how that is realistic.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh