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I don't really understand why it's so hard for some "internet skeptics" to understand Monsanto is an awful corporation.

Every single time there's someone "reluctantly" doing overtime in their defense.

That's easy: the track record of claims against Monsanto is not great. When people proclaim very strong opinions about Monsanto, it's been a pretty reliable signal to me that they're basing their opinions off questionable sourcing.

It makes me wonder whether a lot of the more ridiculous arguments against Monsanto are actually just memes spread by Monsanto itself in order to discredit detractors.

Monsanto Manufactured both PCBs and DDT well after the point they where known to be harmful. So, they had a negative reputation well before getting into biotechnology. Though with constant spinoffs and acquisitions it's arguable how consistent their corporate culture really is.

Totally fair point! I'm only familiar with the Internet era of Monsanto complaints.

I'm sure Monsanto is not a great company.

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