It was a gradual process for me. I think the big solidifying moment for myself was the conte stuff, specifically how things happened on fedi. I specifically remember McKevvit was still around and running damage control and there was a diehard supporter (boomerman) who was asking him what the shot was and how the fuck he was supposed to respond to detractors, and mckevvit pretty much told him to fuck off and that he didn't need to know. I'd skeptical for a couple months by that point but seeing a guy who was fighting tooth and nail to carry water for these guys get told he doesn't deserve an explanation for jack shit was really elucidating.