It seems to me there are a myriad of reasons why people become 'obsessed'. IMO as time has gone by - some people now use the case to bolster their own egos - and some have latched on to it simply because they get enjoyment from the misfortune of others. They have no real genuine interest in Madeleine at all IMO.
There are some people who do have genuine doubts and are willing to discuss them. However, it is the obsessional behaviour of those who spend all their time slagging off the McCanns, insulting their 'supporters' and trying to stifle any debate which does not include slagging off the McCanns which I find so bizarre. They have little interest in discussing the case. It's almost as if the McCanns have slighted them personally in some way - and they are never going to forgive or forget it. I just don't get that.
My personal interest in the McCanns is minimal. It's the appalling behaviour of some members of the public towards an innocent family and a missing little girl which I object to and which keeps me posting. I would feel the same no matter who the victims were.
As a point of fact, you do not know who is responsible for the disappearance of Madeleine.
FACT.
No matter what bluster emerges from certain parties that remains the case.
The obsessive nature of many mccann supporters is also VERY EVIDENT.
It is interesting to note, that the reference I gave last night to such a direct example has been surgically removed.
However, it still remains visible on the source and elsewhere, and remains a pertinent reminder of the mindset of many mccann supporters, who try to claim the high ground, when in reality all that is revealed is unpleasant and nasty individuals.