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Jomarvic

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Interests: EU politics, Education, International affairs, UK politics, Books, Movies, TV and series, Theatre, Crafts and hobbies, Family, Food, Health and Fitness, Travel, Baby products, Toys and games

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Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old?
French, Italian or Spanish, which European cuisine is the best?
Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real?
Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine?
Most influential philosopher in contemporary thinking: Kant or Hegel?

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#1	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old?	7
#2	Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs	3
#3	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?	4
#4	Cloth vs disposable diapers: are eco-friendly diapers worth it?	3

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28 Jul 2017 15:45	Does renewable energy create jobs? Renewable energy pros and cons It should create more local jobs and will need people with a different set of skills than those w...
9 Nov 2016 19:30	President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises? I don't think he can deliver many of his promises. some things he has proposed are unconstitution...
11 Apr 2016 12:39	EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain? I completely agree with you that there is no plan to leave. The leave camp is in not position to ...
11 Apr 2016 12:34	EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain? Of course it is an emotional issue. Rationally the "leave" camp has not been able to explain what...
28 Mar 2016 10:38	Should I move to Florida? Pros and cons of living in Florida I have friends who have moved to Florida and seem to have quite a good quality of life compared. ...
28 Mar 2016 10:30	Gender inequality in sports: are professional athletes salaries fair for women? It's not surprising that tennis is one of the sports where the gender pay gap is not that big, pr...
14 Mar 2016 13:01	Is it better to think of oneself as a global citizen or as a member of one's own nation? I think you can act as a member of a particular nation (not necessarily the one you have born in,...
26 Dec 2015 22:06	Plastic surgery pros and cons: is it really a good idea? some people may have good reasons to undergo surgery but the problem is sometimes where to establ...
20 Nov 2015 22:03	Cloth vs disposable diapers: are eco-friendly diapers worth it? Well, I can tell you I admire you! I wish I had known all these things 5.5 years ago. I would ha...
20 Nov 2015 20:33	Cloth vs disposable diapers: are eco-friendly diapers worth it? I guess that's the case if you change quite often because in fact disposable are more absorbent t...
20 Nov 2015 20:32	Cloth vs disposable diapers: are eco-friendly diapers worth it? well I guess not all the cons apply to everyone in the same ways not all pros apply or there woul...
12 Nov 2015 22:55	What is the worst problem associated with immigrant detention centres? To me, the worst problem associated with detention centres is their existence. These detention ce...
12 Nov 2015 22:50	Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? Expecting that arms trade could be stopped is unrealistic but the amount of arms that countries a...
9 Nov 2015 18:25	Punishment for crimes: should we prioritize retributive or utilitarian justice? I'm not completely sure that punishment for crimes is the right approach, at least not for every ...
1 Nov 2015 20:28	Sci Fi vs Fantasy vs Horror: which is the best geeky genre and why? I'm sure I don't like horror. Among the other two, I would choose science fiction, especially in ...
8 Oct 2015 22:35	War in the Middle East: are climate change and the shortage of resources major causes for this conflict? Very interesting and insightful debate. Thank you GlobalNET21 for sharing it on netivist. There a...
20 Sep 2015 18:01	Should organ donation after death be mandatory? Facts, methods of consent, pros and cons The opt-out has given really good results in Spain for example. I cannot really understand the re...
12 Sep 2015 22:37	Internet shaming: deserved punishment or cyberbullying and mob justice? I think internet justice is getting out of proportion very often. Most of the time it looks like ...
28 Aug 2015 23:01	Does Lagercrantz’s Millennium novel live up to the original Larsson’s trilogy? To me it's mostly an attempt to make money out of Stieg Larsson's success. But now that it's out ...
5 Aug 2015 09:16	Migration pros and cons: what should we do about illegal immigration? Migration is a human need, it has always existed. Trying to stop it without addressing the root c...
4 Aug 2015 08:48	Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face? Thank you for participating in this debate, though I'm sure you can find a way to let everybody k...
4 Aug 2015 08:28	Best Picasso paintings poll: which is his ultimate masterpiece? I can't really choose which one is my favourite, because I love most Picasso paintings. But I vot...
7 Jul 2015 14:57	Constitutional Convention: Should the UK have a codified constitution written by citizens? I think the UK has done relatively well without a constitution all these years whereas in countri...
1 Jul 2015 21:44	How should power be devolved in the UK? What levels of government should be prioritized? My preferred option is always a federation, maybe because I come from a country (Argentina) and l...
23 Jun 2015 22:40	Public service code of conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical? I'm not sure ethics regulation make government ethical but it is a benchmark against which we can...
18 Jun 2015 23:01	Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket? Some public spending now may end up resulting in huge savings in the future. All these austerity ...
15 Jun 2015 20:19	Should we rebel against the system with Flatpack Democracy? I'm not sure how these parties will end up functionning when they have to face government respons...
6 Jun 2015 13:52	Best political TV series and fictional president: The West Wing vs House of Cards? I've never watched West Wing consistently but I used to enjoy the episodes I've seen. But I thin...
19 May 2015 09:14	Should animals be banned in the circus? Many thanks. I will check it out.
18 May 2015 11:39	Transparency and open data: is your government trying hard enough? Probably no one is questioning transparency anymore, which is certainly a good sign. But morenee...
14 May 2015 14:39	Foie gras controversy: should it be banned due to the cruelty involved in its production? If there are less cruel ways of feeding the animals then force feeding should be banned, even if ...
21 Apr 2015 23:02	Nature vs nurture: is personality mostly shaped by our genes or by the environment and socialization? I agree with the comment below about children. Both my children were born with different personal...
16 Apr 2015 22:12	Are Harry Potter fans going too far with their cosplay and paraphernalia? I never understood what fans see in Harry Potter. I haven't read the books but the movies don't m...
24 Mar 2015 18:05	Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers? Yes, I think we are total hypocrites. Solutions are not easy but we are doing very little. We nee...
2 Mar 2015 19:13	Does living together before marriage strengthen a relationship? I think living together before marriage is a very positive experience in general. It's a way to t...
23 Feb 2015 23:58	Child-free flights: should airlines offer kid-free zones to their passengers? I'm not against a sitting policy for children if what airlines have in mind is to seat them (or r...
17 Feb 2015 02:11	Best romantic gifts for her: lingerie, perfume, jewellery, dinner or flowers? If I've got to choose between the two I prefer perfume but there are other gifts that are more ro...
5 Feb 2015 11:55	Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent? Having seen how much children are in distress when they have a minor illness, I can't understand ...
21 Jan 2015 00:21	Best online dating site or app: Badoo, Match.com, Meetic, Tinder or Zoosk? I don't know anything about online dating but I've been hearing a lot about Tinder lately. It see...
21 Jan 2015 00:16	Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? Yes, I meant pain as in suffering , not necessarily physical pain.
20 Jan 2015 13:11	Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? I think it is fair to say nobody would like to be making this choice, so it is really about ackno...
15 Jan 2015 17:49	Annoying kids songs: do Dora the Explorer's or Peppa Pig's theme songs get on your nerves? You are right, that one is also quite annoying.
15 Jan 2015 11:49	Annoying kids songs: do Dora the Explorer's or Peppa Pig's theme songs get on your nerves? They are both quite annoying, especially after you listen to them tens of times on a row. But I t...
24 Dec 2014 11:41	Should gorillas be banned in zoos? I stopped visiting zoos because I found them quite depressing. Now that I have children I've been...
22 Dec 2014 02:14	Do you believe in Santa Claus? Should parents make their kids believe in him? It's a difficult choice, but in a way it's almost as if you have no choice at all, especially whe...
17 Dec 2014 12:18	Dolphin hunting: should it be completely banned or should this tradition be preserved? I agree with you. We shouldn't preserve cruel traditions just for the sake that they are traditio...
7 Nov 2014 14:33	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? I'm really sorry that you felt that way. These things shouldn't happen. I'm not talking about you...
6 Nov 2014 23:05	Petition: Revoke the decision to end British support for search-and-rescue operations for migrants in danger of drowning in the Mediterranean Thank you for your support!
6 Nov 2014 22:47	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? What you say sounds very sensible and although I don't agree with many of your points, they are a...
6 Nov 2014 17:57	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? What you say about Catalonia being more diverse than other regions within Spain is very debatable...
6 Nov 2014 12:38	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? Decisions by referendum are not democratic by nature and are by no means more democratic than dec...
6 Nov 2014 12:32	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? Your comment shows you don't know much about history or you prefer to believe the fiction that ha...
29 Oct 2014 22:33	Which is the best unseen comedy character in TV history? You are absolutely right. I was thinking the same thing. The funny thing about Maris is that it's...
24 Oct 2014 14:55	Should animals be banned in the circus? Very interesting. I didn't know that Defra inspections reports were available. Can you please pos...
23 Oct 2014 13:26	Which is the best unseen comedy character in TV history? Maris Crane, Maris Crane!
17 Oct 2014 14:02	Which do you think is the most iconic handbag: the Hermes' Birkin or Chanel 2.55? I voted for Hermes' Birkin bag but I'm considering changing my vote. Apparently there is a batch ...
17 Oct 2014 11:33	Copyright protection: should it be reduced or strengthened? To me there is a distinction between the rights of creators to protect their creations -and laws ...
3 Oct 2014 12:21	Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine? Brilliant. I love this debate.
3 Oct 2014 12:04	Emoji in text messages: yes or no? The problem for me is that there are so many emoticons already that I don't know what they mean. ...
3 Oct 2014 12:04	Emoji in text messages: yes or no? The problem for me is that there are so many emoticons already that I don't know what they mean. ...
3 Oct 2014 11:54	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? Of course it is not an obligation for the mother. You are absolutely right, Maria. But what I lik...
3 Oct 2014 11:43	Do you think it is silly to type on a smartphone while walking? What a fantastic idea!
3 Oct 2014 11:33	Organic food prices and benefits: is organic food worth the higher price? I think organic products are a bit overpriced, but if there is an offer or the price difference i...
3 Oct 2014 11:28	Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened? I reserve my opinion on many (probably too many) MEPs, but if we expect the EU to be more democra...
3 Oct 2014 11:26	Should Ukraine be invited to join the EU? As BG Canada, I see the point of letting the Ukraine join the EU as a way of dealing with Russia,...
3 Oct 2014 11:20	Most charming comics series: Asterix or Tintin? I love both very much, but I choose Asterix. It's funnier than Tintin, plus there is all the cont...
3 Oct 2014 11:16	Best Marvel superhero team: Avengers, Fantastic 4 or X-Men? Mmmm, I'm not convinced by the X-Men. I always loved the Fantastic 4, especially Mr Fantastic. Bu...
11 Sep 2014 20:09	Angry Birds vs Candy Crush Saga: most addictive game? The question is about the most addictive, not the most interesting. You're probably right and an...
11 Sep 2014 17:57	How do you feel about netivist? Great suggestion!
11 Sep 2014 16:41	Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs This is exactly what I think. It is the big companies in the food industry who are pushing for th...
10 Sep 2014 23:18	How to treat a woman? Is gallantry another form of being macho? Is this your best example of gallantry?
10 Sep 2014 22:45	Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs Very good comment. Thank you for the info.
10 Sep 2014 22:44	Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs Difficult to forget the fears when the advice comes from a skull! You don't look very healthy...
9 Sep 2014 22:18	Digital vs physical copies of video games: which format do you prefer to purchase? Reselling of digital content may be a problem, but at least the boxes are not full of dust in the...
8 Sep 2014 23:42	Paris or London, which city is more exciting? I think that from a historical point of view Paris is as, if not more, interesting than London. B...
8 Sep 2014 22:57	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? I'm curious about what you mean by 'social pressure'. I know there are public health campaigns to...
6 Sep 2014 23:05	Is the Erasmus student exchange programme a successful initiative or a waste of money? I didn't study in Europe and I really feel I missed a great opportunity not being able to take pa...
5 Sep 2014 23:19	Ebooks pros and cons - Electronic book vs paper book: which is better? I totally agree with you. I wouldn't say I prefer ebooks to paper books. But they are so practica...
5 Sep 2014 23:13	Best Spanish archipelago for holidays: Canary or Balearic Islands? I haven't been to Canary Islands unfortunately and I'm sure they are amazing. However, like Max, ...
5 Sep 2014 22:54	Does homeopathy work or is it a pseudoscience? Would you say it is effective or detrimental? I don't think homeopathy is effective but I also don't think is detrimental. If anything, I would...
5 Sep 2014 22:41	The political satirists battle: Stephen Colbert vs Jon Stewart Colbert is simply the best!
5 Sep 2014 12:54	Chinese or Japanese cuisine: which Asian food do you prefer? I totally agree with you. But because I need to choose from my experience, mostly restaurants, I ...
4 Sep 2014 13:20	Which cooperative board game do you prefer: Pandemic or Arkham Horror? We have won a couple of times when I have played, but not many. It's kind of difficult to win whi...
4 Sep 2014 13:04	Is astrology real? Is it as a true science or a pseudoscience? Ha, ha, ha, very good point Antoine. I totally agree.
4 Sep 2014 13:02	Tea or coffee: which one do you prefer? Earl Grey is my favourite. I know it's boring to drink always the same kind of tea, but it's real...
4 Sep 2014 12:53	French, Italian or Spanish, which European cuisine is the best? I agree with you that for some years, many of the most renowned chefs in the world come from Spai...
4 Sep 2014 12:46	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? I agree with you it's a woman's personal choice whether to breastfeed or not, but it should be an...
4 Sep 2014 12:25	Best rock band: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? I have always loved The Beatles and I have never been a big fan of Rolling Stones, so not a diffi...
30 Aug 2014 23:40	Hipster look: is there such a thing or is it a creative way of expressing oneself? I'm not sure there is a hipster look but some features surely make them recognisable and I would ...
30 Aug 2014 16:39	Travolta's most iconic dance scene I find Saturday Night Fever Travolta's most iconic dance. I may be wrong but it's probably one of...
30 Aug 2014 16:33	Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? I'm not sure what the difference would be with UK within or outside the EU. It could be something...
30 Aug 2014 16:25	3D movies: love them or hate them? I'm not a big fan either. I agree that in some movies 3D effect is better achieved than in others...
29 Aug 2014 15:26	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? I sympathize to what happened to your mother and I'm sorry she had a bad experience when she was ...
26 Aug 2014 08:52	Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? I think public services can be improved by adopting some practices from the private sector to inc...
20 Aug 2014 13:04	Which city would you prefer for a romantic getaway: Paris or Venice? I prefer Paris but a weekend is too short for Paris. So probably Venice for a romantic weekend
20 Aug 2014 13:04	Which city would you prefer for a romantic getaway: Paris or Venice? I prefer Paris but a weekend is too short for Paris. So probably Venice for a romantic weekend
20 Aug 2014 13:03	Is astrology real? Is it as a true science or a pseudoscience? I don't see astrology having any impact on lives beyond self-suggestions. Could anyone explain me...
18 Aug 2014 16:12	Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas? I agree with you that being close to people who are smoking when you are not a smoker is not very...
18 Aug 2014 11:18	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? Antoine, formula milk may be practical and for some women the best option to feed their babies, b...
14 Aug 2014 16:26	Android OS vs iOS - Google vs Apple: what is the best mobile operating system? I'm also a satisfied Android user. I have some experience with Apple and agree that both devices ...
14 Aug 2014 16:21	How do you feel about netivist? Netivist is fantastic! So much fun. And interesting as well. The website is very nice and it's ve...
14 Aug 2014 16:16	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? I think the benefits of breastfeeding during the child's first six months of life and beyond outw...
14 Aug 2014 15:22	Children and technology: should small kids be encouraged to use tablets and computers? I agree with Santi's comment. It's difficult to keep computers and tablet out of the reach of chi...
14 Aug 2014 15:16	Best animated series: The Simpsons, South Park or Family Guy? Mmmm, difficult choice but I will have to go with Southpark

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4 Sep 2014 13:20	Which cooperative board game do you prefer: Pandemic or Arkham Horror? We have won a couple of times when I have played, but not many. It's kind of difficult to win whi...	8
3 Oct 2014 11:54	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? Of course it is not an obligation for the mother. You are absolutely right, Maria. But what I lik...	6
4 Sep 2014 12:53	French, Italian or Spanish, which European cuisine is the best? I agree with you that for some years, many of the most renowned chefs in the world come from Spai...	6
10 Sep 2014 23:18	How to treat a woman? Is gallantry another form of being macho? Is this your best example of gallantry?	5
5 Sep 2014 12:54	Chinese or Japanese cuisine: which Asian food do you prefer? I totally agree with you. But because I need to choose from my experience, mostly restaurants, I ...	5

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