Not a doubter (mostly), but a researcher. A fact checker. Just because I read it on the intarwebs don't make it true. I'm walking the walk after having to explain that you *don't* get a free xbox360 and a ipod and a trip to disneyland and a 60 inch plasma tv by just clicking here.
Anyway.
Ergotism apparently has profound effects on those observing the victim as well.