In order to provide you with a better experience, netivist uses a limited amount of cookies. Learn more about the way we use them by reading our Cookies Policy. By continuing to browse netivist you are agreeing to our policy.

Mazinger Z

Mazinger Z

Goldorak Rodriguez

Expert
Level 7 // 1110 xp
341 posts

89%
140 xp to reach Level 8 (1250 xp)

 Trophies (15)

Contact Information

Log in or Join us to contact this user.

Basic information

Gender Prefer not to say

People & Groups

1 people Contacts

Comments

Recent
29 Nov 2017 15:55 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies?
The end is near. The bubble is about to burst
23 Jul 2017 14:11 Does renewable energy create jobs? Renewable energy pros and cons
Definitely renewable energy is going to be one of the main drivers of employment in the upcoming ...
15 Jul 2017 16:17 Uber business model - Is Uber an online intermediary or a transportation service provider?
Taxis are partially responsible due to their cartelistic behavior in many cities. It is good that...
3 Jul 2017 23:14 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate
Wow, do you prefer Stargate to Battlestar Galactica? The civil-military dimension is so well capt...
2 Jul 2017 21:58 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate
By the way in a top 10 I think there should be at lest 3 Star Trek series and probably no need fo...
2 Jul 2017 21:57 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate
The Expanse is a good surprise. I recenly discovered the series. I hope the plot keeps on unravel...
4 Jun 2017 19:28 Differences between Game of Thrones books and TV show. Which is better?
The books may be better, but who has that much time to read them. Aslo now with the series spoili...
16 May 2017 10:57 Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it?
Now we know Trump's policy....Coal!!! Crazy
17 Apr 2017 19:29 Best The Legend of Zelda game - Top games comparison, poll and debate
Breath of the Wild is the best of the series, although maybe not the most important or influentia...
25 Feb 2017 10:15 Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations?
If you are interested in fair trade, I came across this book on coffee trade: "Brewing Justice: F...
19 Feb 2017 11:20 A popular fitness supplement, but is creatine worth it? Pros and cons of creatine
It seems that most people are unsure. This shows the lack of reliable information on this debate....
4 Feb 2017 10:56 Who is the best Doctor Who? Why?
I think that it would not be a bad idea to have a Doctor Who of a different ethnic background. Id...
24 Jan 2017 14:44 What is the best anime series of 2016?
Not as good as 2006 or 2011, I think but over the average year. And of course none of them reache...
21 Jan 2017 12:01 President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises?
It seems that the inaugural address confirms the fears of most of us
14 Jan 2017 14:36 Should Tibet be independent from China? Pros and cons of Tibetan independence
Independence should only be attempted once a real autonomous Tibet become a problematic project. ...
12 Jan 2017 11:59 BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better?
Do you think this is a one off thing or does it show a change in trend?
9 Jan 2017 15:54 Measuring poverty in the 21st century: Are “thick” measures better than “thin?”
I also think that we should also pay more attention to the distinction between "income" and "weal...
7 Jan 2017 15:09 Driverless cars pros and cons - Are self-driving cars worth the data sharing price?
It seems that BMW is taking seriously the self-driving cars: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/bmw-...
4 Jan 2017 19:40 What is the ideal length for a video game single-player campaign?
And how long is that? It varies from game to game but the older I get the shorter I want my games...
29 Dec 2016 12:34 Should Hong Kong be independent from China?
I don't think secession is a good idea, but Hong Kongese should fight to maintain their autonomy,...
2 Dec 2016 16:28 Who really killed JFK? Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone or was he part of a conspiracy?
Not only they are a misconception of reality, these are "unfalsifiable hypothesis", therefore it ...
1 Dec 2016 19:26 EU democratic deficit: Are the European Parliament Elections important?
Important. If you trust the EU and the other member states you should think this is important and...
25 Nov 2016 11:39 Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today?
As the article suggests, it seems that inequality and the emergence of a new kind of class strugg...
21 Nov 2016 19:14 Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries?
I don't think EU commissioners have done a bad job overall historically. We shouldn't generalize ...
20 Nov 2016 11:20 Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons
It seems that China is following the West in this shopping craze. Apparently last year the sales ...
17 Nov 2016 12:57 Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face?
The wall is so ridiculous that the only real effect will be for animals. Migrants will use ladder...
17 Nov 2016 12:42 Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them?
Technology overall has been creating jobs, but I think in the future it will make workers redunda...
16 Nov 2016 12:31 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
But this kind of preemptive justice is extremely dangerous. You say you would not use it on crimi...
16 Nov 2016 11:56 Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it?
Let's see what Donald Trump's energy policy is...
15 Nov 2016 18:41 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
And do you think that the information you get from torture is valuable enough to justify the mora...
11 Nov 2016 16:41 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
Do you mean torture is necessary? Both physical and psychological?
11 Nov 2016 12:19 Is humanity doomed? How will humans go extinct?
Maybe Trump can speed up the process
10 Nov 2016 19:13 President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises?
Polar bears can also be scared, if this guy removes the US from the Paris Agreement on Climate Ch...
5 Nov 2016 10:57 Happy bonfire or Guy Fawkes night!
The funny thing is the marketization of Guy Fawkes night... you need to pay a fee to watch the fi...
29 Oct 2016 17:49 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
Torture that does not harm the individual? Do you mean physically? There are many things that gov...
29 Oct 2016 15:19 Police body cameras pros and cons - Can bodycams prevent unjustified police killings?
This is a slippery slope. Soon they will find a justification to have cameras following all of us...
15 Oct 2016 17:15 Under surveillance - Should police monitor you on social media?
What if all that data is hacked and stolen? What if bugglers or kidnappers start using geo-fencin...
13 Oct 2016 23:19 Should our government be permitted to legally spy on us? The privacy vs security dilemma
Qui custodiet ipsos custodes? The government check on us, but who checks on the government and on...
11 Oct 2016 21:39 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
I agree, but in theory the people that come from other countries are subject to the same labor la...
7 Oct 2016 22:18 Are multinational corporations replacing states as the main actors in the international arena?
Probably corporations will not match the GDP of a country but that does not mean that their power...
1 Oct 2016 22:00 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies?
Do you think more cryptocurrencies will emerge? Is it more likely to have a small set of them or ...
1 Oct 2016 13:32 Should cities offer free public WIFI access to their citizens despite its high cost?
I agree with you! The lack of access to internet is creating a great divide, having poor people t...
1 Oct 2016 13:14 Top 10 board game designers: Who deserves to be considered the best?
Stefan Feld of course. Then probably Vlaada, Wallace, Rosenberg and Knizia
30 Sep 2016 10:19 Do weapons of mass destruction (WMD) produce political instability or contribute to peace by deterrence?
In the long run it leads to political instability and probably even the destruction of the planet...
17 Sep 2016 11:52 Who will win the Champions League 2016-2017?
As usual I think in the end it will be between Barcelona, Bayern and Real Madrid. I don't think J...
14 Sep 2016 16:42 Free roaming in Europe: Is 90 days per year a reasonable time limit?
This is a very interesting question which outlines the complexity of an issue that initially may ...
13 Sep 2016 17:17 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
Linking free movement of people to that of capital, goods, and knowledge is not baseless. Even fr...
26 Aug 2016 18:40 Burkini pros and cons and ban: Is Islamic swimwear a good idea for Muslim women?
What a coincidence that the ban follows the recent attacks on Nice. Please do not use the lives o...
24 Aug 2016 16:45 SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world
Not sure who creates this ranking but according to it the Black Storks beat the Seals and SAS htt...
24 Aug 2016 16:41 Should I move to Florida? Pros and cons of living in Florida
Just move to southern Europe!
20 Aug 2016 10:55 Best Olympian ever? Find out who are the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympics
I think Bolt and Phelp are super human, but Bolt is in my opinion even more impressive. Phelp is ...
19 Aug 2016 20:07 Virtual reality headsets comparison: what are the best VR glasses?
If you are a console gamer, no doubt Playtation VR is the way to go. HTC vive is technically sup...
18 Aug 2016 12:31 Most influential Northern Baroque painter: Rubens or Rembrandt?
I did not know Rubens had such a variety of paintings. I had seen those at El Prado mainly and wa...
17 Aug 2016 22:45 Best airplane in the world: Boeing vs Airbus
Not an expert either but I think the Boeing 747-8 seems a nicer plane, at least aesthetically.
17 Aug 2016 10:17 Best teams and managers. Who will win the Premier League 2016–2017?
Let's see if the keep up the level of performance. So far it seems promising!
15 Aug 2016 15:34 Converse vs Vans: which of these two styles of sneakers is the coolest?
Completely agree...not sure why my daughter prefers the Converse :-(
15 Aug 2016 15:33 Negan vs The Governor: who is the best villain in The Walking Dead?
Rick Grimes is the ultimate villain... you will see. He has become a serial killer as paranoid an...
3 Aug 2016 15:41 Best Olympian ever? Find out who are the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympics
Comaneci is the most impressive for the age at what she managed to achieved her records. I also p...
1 Aug 2016 13:23 Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century?
Heidegger is really interesting but at the same time so convoluted and self-contradictory that I ...
29 Jul 2016 18:10 Lego vs Playmobil: best toy for kids
But Playmobil has the Ghostbuster license!
29 Jul 2016 17:03 Lego vs Playmobil: best toy for kids
As a child I loved Playmobil, never had Lego... As a father I dread Lego... omg all these small ...
27 Jul 2016 00:58 Pokémon Go pros and cons. Is Pokémon Go a good game? Controversy and facts
I have friends who have started using it as a way to get their children do long walks without com...
26 Jul 2016 23:28 Pokémon Go pros and cons. Is Pokémon Go a good game? Controversy and facts
Super shallow game. I cannot understand why Nintendo did not develop the game by themselves. They...
22 Jul 2016 15:07 What is the best beer in the world? Top beer types, brands and countries
Although I miss some really good English beers from the list above. London must be one of the bes...
22 Jul 2016 15:06 What is the best beer in the world? Top beer types, brands and countries
If we only consider big commercial brands I would go with Czech beer, but I think that if we take...
9 Jul 2016 13:55 Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent?
The anti-vaxxers are very active voting but it seems they don't have as much enthusiasm defending...
9 Jul 2016 13:55 Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent?
The anti-vaxxers are very active voting but it seems they don't have as much enthusiasm defending...
2 Jul 2016 20:57 Government failure: who is the worst Prime Minister in British history?
Where is Mrs Thatcher in your list? She just kicked off the dismantling of the welfare state.
27 Jun 2016 21:46 Global financial crisis 2016: Is Brexit bringing recession and contagion?
China is still performing pretty well, and if Americans give the boot to Donald Trump, I don't se...
24 Jun 2016 23:12 London votes: independence from the UK and EU membership?
Londoneers have many reasons to be extremely frustrated. What is next? A Johnson government manag...
22 Jun 2016 21:47 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum?
I feel a certain cowardice from the Brit side here. Rather than trying to lead Europe you quit. R...
22 Jun 2016 21:44 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum?
Voting leave can only be justified from a sentimental / nationalistic stance. It is no possible t...
22 Jun 2016 20:16 Who will win Wimbledon 2016?
Murray is in great shape, I hope he manages to beat Djokovic. Nole's dominance is destroying a bi...
21 Jun 2016 20:29 Elgin marbles debate: Should the British Museum Parthenon sculptures and marbles be brought back to Greece?
Acropolis museum? Probably copies for the Parthenon and British museum would suffice
13 Jun 2016 14:56 Uber pros and cons: is it killing the taxi? Is Uber good or bad?
Uber is putting so much money into lobbying governments... It seems a suspicious business model....
8 Jun 2016 12:10 Who will win the UEFA Euro 2016?
Very interesting, thanks!
7 Jun 2016 17:54 Rules and regulations of football: is the video referee (VAR) a good idea?
Good idea at least it will spare us from winning fans criticizing referees decisions.
1 Jun 2016 13:03 Stephen Curry vs LeBron James: who is the best NBA player?
LeBron James has achieved much more than Curry. He has had only two stellar seasons
28 May 2016 17:22 Top ten superhero movies: what is the greatest film based on a comic-book hero?
Btw, will we ever see a Batman: The Return of the Dark Knight Movie? I think it is a pity Nolan d...
28 May 2016 17:21 Top ten superhero movies: what is the greatest film based on a comic-book hero?
I think Watchmen isn't at all a perfect movie, but even with all its flaws it becomes a better mo...
17 May 2016 21:04 Pros and cons of video games: Should kids play them?
Video games are one of the best way of learning. Game-based teaching has demonstrated to give gre...
15 May 2016 11:54 Guyana-Venezuela border: What country should Essequibo belong to?
Another example of how colonial powers abused smaller states. However, I don't see what can be do...
15 May 2016 11:44 What is the best coffee in the world?
It is funny how most people think coffee originates in the Americas, when in reality it comes fro...
15 May 2016 00:33 Eurovision poll: is the Eurovision Song Contest a waste of money and resources?
We have been lucky and escaped from having to send hundreds of people to Australia next year. Alt...
8 May 2016 19:45 What is the best coffee in the world?
Cafe de Colombia is the most famous and certainly among the best ones. I have not drunk coffee fr...
2 May 2016 12:53 Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos?
Most zoos are cruel, unfortunately they are also increasingly necessary to preserve some species....
28 Apr 2016 22:08 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies?
Why aren't government regulating better these currencies? I don't understand but my impression th...
24 Apr 2016 21:13 Technology pros and cons: is technology good or bad for society?
I have always been optimistic about the role of technology in society. However, the more I read a...
22 Apr 2016 11:58 Prince vs Michael Jackson: who was the best pop singer and influential artist?
I think you got it spot on!
21 Apr 2016 17:13 Longest reigning British monarch, but is it time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication?
I think monarchists should be more concerned with abdication than republicans. I don't think that...
21 Apr 2016 15:00 Best Marvel superhero team: Avengers, Fantastic 4 or X-Men?
Galactus, Super Skrull and Doctor Doom are more interesting than most X-Men villains. I like Magn...
20 Apr 2016 12:24 Should Turkey join the European Union?
Unfortunately Turkey is not the only country that has become less tolerant in the last 10 years. ...
20 Apr 2016 12:22 Should Turkey join the European Union?
Let's hope Erdogan does not remain in power for ever. What if a secular moderate government takes...
17 Apr 2016 19:22 Pros and cons of marriage: is marriage outdated?
I love weddings, Planning them is another thing. This question is more interesting that it seems...
9 Apr 2016 17:34 Pros and cons of leasing a car: should I lease or buy?
If you are a car fetishist definitely purchase your own. Otherwise go for a lease. But watch out ...
6 Apr 2016 17:57 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
Don't take me wrong, I was playing a bit the devil's advocate. I think those arguments are flawed...
6 Apr 2016 11:06 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
I also think that exiting the EU would be a great mistake, but I understand why some people are a...
5 Apr 2016 13:52 Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
-Who is the worst enemy of Messi? -Cristiano Ronaldo -Wrong, the IRS. I am not sure how people c...
5 Apr 2016 13:50 Should transactions with tax haven countries and offshore centers be restricted?
I am pretty sure I can guess Leo Messi's preferred option in this poll ;-)
5 Apr 2016 13:49 Should transactions with tax haven countries and offshore centers be restricted?
...and with the Panama Papers... how credible Mr Cameron sounds... What a disgrace...
1 Apr 2016 21:02 José Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola: who is the best football manager?
Guardiola is the most over-rated manager in the history of football. He left Barça because he was...
31 Mar 2016 13:41 Best hockey player ever: Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr or Howe?
You are probably right. But do you think the gap in play was as important as in Olympic basketbal...
24 Mar 2016 11:43 Best hockey player ever: Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr or Howe?
Not Russian, but the Soviet Union completely dominated the sport at the international level durin...
18 Mar 2016 18:19 Best hockey player ever: Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr or Howe?
Valeri Kharlamov was the best, had he played NHL...
13 Mar 2016 09:18 Campaign: Save the Seas. Skip the Straw! Join if you care about water pollution.
I hope this campaign helps raise awareness of an issue the large majority of the population is no...
12 Mar 2016 18:23 Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites?
Very interesting the case you point at. It is important to empower people so they have the capaci...
10 Mar 2016 19:02 Who will win the Champions League?
Chelsea is also out. PSG beat them again. I agree with you. Barca and Bayern are the two favorite...
10 Mar 2016 15:52 Jack Nicklaus vs Tiger Woods: who is the best golf player ever?
I think Woods' convoluted personal life over the last few years may have truncated what could hav...
10 Mar 2016 14:26 Who has the power to authorize and declare war: President or Congress?
Definitely Option 1 is what we see, but is it right? And it seems that many European countries ar...
7 Mar 2016 18:04 Do citizenship tests facilitate or impede one's belonging to a nation?
I think that if the test focused a bit more on civic/practical issues it would not be a bad thing...
7 Mar 2016 16:57 Public scrutiny: Is the American Government too open?
Maybe we need to pose ourselves which of the outcomes of transparency we focus on. Do we want the...
1 Mar 2016 21:47 Should kids have cell phones? What is the best age for the first one?
Give children tablets and computers if you want to educate them, but don't buy a phone for them u...
29 Feb 2016 11:18 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum?
Just wanted to share this piece from The Economist: The real danger of Brexit: Leaving the EU wou...
25 Feb 2016 22:02 Genetic engineering debate: Should human cloning be legal?
Have you watched the dystopian sci-fi movie Gattaca? It captures quite well the dangers of human ...
22 Feb 2016 18:58 Best Marvel superhero team: Avengers, Fantastic 4 or X-Men?
Actually the Fantastic Four may not have as great a line up of heroes as the other teams but I fi...
14 Feb 2016 22:54 Greatest military leaders in ancient history: Alexander, Hannibal, Cyrus, Julius Caesar, Pyrrhus, Attila or Scipio Africanus?
Alexander the Great was considered the best commander even by Hannibal, although in other account...
13 Feb 2016 20:28 Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine?
Maybe you want to check out this other debate about the greatest military leader in ancient histo...
10 Feb 2016 23:10 Time-wasting websites. Facebook or Twitter: on which do you spend more time?
I agree with you! Same here. Twitter is a formidable tool if you want to know what is going on. Y...
10 Feb 2016 12:46 Is public management research neglecting the state?
I think partly the problem emerges from the will of Public Management to create a separate resear...
8 Feb 2016 11:19 Electoral College pros and cons: should the USA use popular vote to elect the President?
Popular vote an one district. Let's make sure the votes of all citizens have the same value!
4 Feb 2016 13:24 Public service code of conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical?
Probably these (perceived?) transgressions of ethics codes by so many politicians and officials m...
4 Feb 2016 12:44 Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons
True, governments have not been very transparent concerning drugs, their effects, the results of ...
3 Feb 2016 12:50 Helping the poor: do we have a moral obligation to give money to charity?
Unfortunately many people don't trust their governments and would like the functions of state to ...
3 Feb 2016 11:47 To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree?
Dear Jamie, I agree with your argument but I believe that there is enough causal evidence showing...
21 Jan 2016 19:45 In developed countries, should reformers focus on inequality rather than poverty?
Very well articulated. I also think there are many lessons to be drawn. It is time to care about ...
21 Jan 2016 00:26 Sauna vs steam room: which is better for you?
I agree with Avenger, a sauna is great ... but don't forget to remove glasses and jewlery from yo...
11 Jan 2016 22:53 Obama's gun control measures: good or bad policy?
Good initiative, but insufficient and late. I would have expected him to take a more decisive act...
6 Jan 2016 20:47 Top 10 TV series 2015: pick your favorite!
Jessica Jones is better than Daredevil, in fact the best Marvel series so far (which is not that ...
2 Jan 2016 10:22 Homeschooling pros and cons - Is homeschool better than public school?
Thanks for the very interesting comments. But what if we had a better public education system?
26 Dec 2015 23:05 Plastic surgery pros and cons: is it really a good idea?
Are you going to apply psychological therapy to everyone so that they don't see our ugly noses, w...
26 Dec 2015 21:53 Plastic surgery pros and cons: is it really a good idea?
I don't really understand why people are so critical with plastic surgery and those who have deci...
17 Dec 2015 07:41 Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting?
I guess you must be happy with Star Trek Beyond (2016). I hope it matches SW: Force Awakens!
17 Dec 2015 07:40 Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting?
I don't think Star Wars is unidimensional. True that in Star Trek there is more of a variety of d...
15 Dec 2015 22:54 Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent?
I agree with AllanW, although each individual case has an often different particular trigger, the...
13 Dec 2015 14:42 Best Scorsese movie: Taxi Driver, Goodfellas or The Departed?
I agree with you Karl, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and Godfellas can be considered equally good and ...
5 Dec 2015 11:51 Ferrari vs Lamborghini: best Italian luxury sports car?
I couldn't agree more. Have you checked the other debate on Corvette vs Mustang? (you can find i...
5 Dec 2015 11:48 BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better?
I also prefer Mercedes and think they are more classy and comfortable cars.
5 Dec 2015 11:42 Electric cars pros and cons: should you buy one?
If you just need your car to go to work or pick up your children go for it. If you want to go on ...
5 Dec 2015 11:40 Should governments support embryonic stem cell research?
I also think that treating or referring to human embryos as human beings is completely unfounded....
3 Dec 2015 23:36 Who is the best rugby player of all time?
Probably if we talk who was the most influential or talented player Campese could be the one. Now...
29 Nov 2015 11:11 Who is the best rugby player of all time?
Probably you are right, but does Richie McCaw deserve to be in the list for his sporting skills o...
28 Nov 2015 16:01 Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent?
Thanks for your insightful comment I just bumped into. I don't agree with some of the things you ...
28 Nov 2015 15:47 Is the criminal justice system racist?
Very interesting videos. The first one is provocative and clearly not an academic source but poin...
27 Nov 2015 16:50 Who is the best rugby player of all time?
But do you think Campese could have shined as well in modern Rugby? It is a bit like when you see...
27 Nov 2015 14:58 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player?
I completely agree with your comment. Federer enjoyed a few years without rivals of the magnitude...
26 Nov 2015 16:06 Pros and cons of capitalism: Is capitalism the best economic system?
Yeap, my only concern is that the discourse: "there is no alternative to capitalism" (I don't mea...
26 Nov 2015 16:01 Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons
Black Friday is the pinnacle of capitalism and consumerism. As the title of this post says, it is...
25 Nov 2015 12:37 Are long prison sentences an effective way to reduce crime?
Excellent arguments and interesting link. Our criminal systems are indeed reproducing some societ...
25 Nov 2015 12:31 Pros and cons of capitalism: Is capitalism the best economic system?
I understand why we stick to the model that has worked best for us over the last couple of centur...
25 Nov 2015 12:18 Is a vegan diet healthy? Should we all go vegan?
Cruelty and sustainability of the country are clearly something we need to take into account. But...
18 Nov 2015 14:25 Who is the most influential scientist in history? Choose among our top 10!
Nicola Tesla was a real genius. It is a pity that he did not have the entrepreneurial spirit of E...
12 Nov 2015 21:12 What is the worst problem associated with immigrant detention centres?
Detention centres are not simpy a reality in the UK, however the official discourse of the Home O...
10 Nov 2015 20:06 Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security?
Arms trade are fueling wars all over the world. Why are we (Western countries) selling more weapo...
7 Nov 2015 10:55 Punishment for crimes: should we prioritize retributive or utilitarian justice?
Utilitarian logic seems to be more constructive overall. Punishment should seek not just retaliat...
4 Nov 2015 10:59 Pedro Almodovar best movies - Which period do you prefer: the earlier/crazier films or the later/serious ones?
I think it was the best of his latest movies but far from Volver, Talk to Her or All About my Mother
3 Nov 2015 16:45 Who will win the 2016 NBA finals?
Anyone but Clippers please... Go Lakers!!!
1 Nov 2015 19:28 Sci Fi vs Fantasy vs Horror: which is the best geeky genre and why?
No way! Science fiction is the best genre (out of these 3) They clearly beat fantasy. The sci fi ...
31 Oct 2015 10:49 Will free-to-play (F2P) with microtransactions in games dominate the future of online gaming?
Very interesting comment, but I think that consoles won't be replaced by phones anytime soon. In ...
29 Oct 2015 10:27 Vaping pros and cons: Do electronic cigarettes pose a higher health risk than tobacco cigarettes?
Really, even bacon and sausages? ;-)
29 Oct 2015 09:54 Can you trust Wikipedia? Should citing Wikipedia be acceptable at university?
Academics are over-reacting. I think that as soon as you use it to point at facts or things that ...
28 Oct 2015 12:49 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
There are a couple players in these squads who definitely seem to have super powers...
27 Oct 2015 20:20 Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game?
I loved the AD&D but always found a bit weird that you could die so easily when you where level 1...
27 Oct 2015 20:17 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
You got it right! I am thrilled about the final. What a game!
27 Oct 2015 20:16 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
Well see next Sunday ;-) No matter who wins I am already satisfy. I thought it was a brilliant wo...
27 Oct 2015 20:11 Worst American President before Donald Trump era?
By the way President Obama, what about Guantanamo Bay? And how dare you to keep the nobel peace ...
27 Oct 2015 20:09 Worst American President before Donald Trump era?
I guess people are not being fair accusing George W Bush of being the worst President. Dick Chene...
24 Oct 2015 14:08 Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ...
Tekken isn't the most popular now, but it was by far the most popular for several years. I think ...
24 Oct 2015 14:02 What is the most alarming effect of climate change and global warming?
Question: out of the "direct" threats to human health caused by climate change which are those sc...
24 Oct 2015 13:48 Amazon Prime vs Netflix vs Hulu: best streaming service?
Beware of Hulu new contracts. According to this article: http://www.fool.com/investing/general/20...
14 Oct 2015 12:14 Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
You are right from a legal perspective. But couldn't laws be changed. How many more massacres bef...
14 Oct 2015 12:11 Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized?
A slightly more difficult issue is whether implement euthanasia when the patient cannot make a de...
14 Oct 2015 11:39 Is political polarization in America mainly the result of structural changes in society?
Indeed the role of the media is very important in promoting polarization. Directly and indirectly...
14 Oct 2015 11:20 Does foreign investment in agriculture support sustainable development or is it just "land grabbing"?
I find a bit surprising that so many people has started to question foreign investment, in this c...
9 Oct 2015 20:29 War in the Middle East: are climate change and the shortage of resources major causes for this conflict?
I find the argument about the drought in Syria very compelling. If many of these people would not...
9 Oct 2015 20:25 New X-Files series: are fans disappointed?
Fans of this series where often very fanatic and did not pay much attention to the poor quality o...
7 Oct 2015 20:58 Dance crazes and routines: love 'em or hate 'em?
LoL definitely the Watch Nae Nae dance is the most ridiculous of the dance fads of the last few y...
7 Oct 2015 20:55 Is political polarization in America mainly the result of structural changes in society?
I don't think it is just lobbyst co-opting politicians. If that would be the case probably there ...
4 Oct 2015 11:19 Miley Cyrus vs Nicki Minaj: who is a better artist overall?
I predict Cyrus to have a longer career in music and Minaj to move almost full time into acting a...
2 Oct 2015 16:33 Who really killed JFK? Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone or was he part of a conspiracy?
But who do you think was behind it? I doubt any international agent would have the capacity to wi...
30 Sep 2015 11:06 Is the world still unipolar? Are we witnessing the end of the US hegemony?
I think the beginning of the end started after the Iraq invasion. The world realized that even th...
30 Sep 2015 10:57 Gran Turismo vs Forza Motorsport: which is the best racing video game series?
And what about OutRun! That is the real driving game, with that red Ferrari and the blonde co-pilot!
30 Sep 2015 10:55 Gran Turismo vs Forza Motorsport: which is the best racing video game series?
Forza has added very little if any to the history of video games. I guess Xbox fans may disagree ...
30 Sep 2015 10:52 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
I am not sure what you mean by a different country. Are Valencia, Galicia or Andalusia different ...
30 Sep 2015 10:45 Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game?
I haven't played RPGs in years (family, work, etc). But I fully agree with you. Vampire the Masqu...
16 Sep 2015 16:00 University fees: Should higher education be free for students?
University fees are outrageous in the US and the UK, not sure about other countries. I don't thi...
16 Sep 2015 15:47 Keynes vs Friedman: who was the most influential economist?
In what ways do you think Friedman is outdated. Too liberal or confident on the "invisible hand"?
16 Sep 2015 15:46 Keynes vs Friedman: who was the most influential economist?
I am interesting in hearing your views on the Greek bailout and Germany's stance on it.
16 Sep 2015 15:41 Is the Erasmus student exchange programme a successful initiative or a waste of money?
Erasmus has contributed to build an European identity more than any other EU funded programme. T...
15 Sep 2015 18:41 Are contemporary classical composers as good as their famous predecessors?
Very interesting argument! I also wonder to what extent the socialization process in current "pop...
15 Sep 2015 11:44 Memorial for the Jewish Community of Gryfice (formerly Greifenberg)
I think it is important to keep the memory alive and let people know how the Jewish community in ...
11 Sep 2015 10:38 Does New Zealand need a new flag? You can vote here before the referendum takes place.
Sorry for the probably silly question but what does KOF mean? I don't get it in this context, alt...
9 Sep 2015 13:37 Police racism: is the Police a structurally racist institution?
Agreed, but one of the main issues here is to try to discern if racist officers make it through t...
2 Sep 2015 13:29 Should Puerto Rico become independent or the 51st state of the USA?
I think it may be time for Puerto Rico to become a fully independent country. The excessive econo...
2 Sep 2015 10:23 Be your own boss or work for a company? What do you prefer?
Of course it depends on the type of activity but I would not recommend to become self-employed wi...
28 Aug 2015 11:22 New England Patriots vs New York Jets: which of these AFC East teams do you prefer?
Agreed, I was just trying to be a little bit controversial ;-)
28 Aug 2015 11:20 Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it?
Despite the environmental impact linked to building the dam, hydroelectric energy has many advant...
27 Aug 2015 20:07 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
Australia is going to win, despite (or maybe because of) All Blacks self confidence. I am surpris...
27 Aug 2015 10:48 New England Patriots vs New York Jets: which of these AFC East teams do you prefer?
Jets all the way! Moreover after Brady's dirty tricks...
26 Aug 2015 17:30 How to treat a woman? Is gallantry another form of being macho?
I think we should be gallant to everyone, male and female.
22 Aug 2015 23:44 Best dungeon crawler board game: Star Wars Imperial Assault or Descent: Journeys in the Dark?
These games are good compared to HeroQuest or Space Crusade, but for anyone who has played tablet...
20 Aug 2015 10:08 Should children get pocket money? Is it good for their education and development?
If you want your children become bankers or finance gurus, give them incentive based allowances a...
19 Aug 2015 08:27 Are human rights universal?
Those opposing to the universality of human rights are falling into the trap of relativism. IMO i...
16 Aug 2015 12:37 Fallout 3 vs Fallout New Vegas: which is the better video game?
Fallout 3 is much better in terms of storyline and innovation. Some side quests such as Our litt...
13 Aug 2015 09:19 Vow of celibacy: should priests be allowed to marry?
I think celibacy does not make much sense even within the context of the Catholic Church. This wa...
8 Aug 2015 23:11 Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face?
Health care reform (yes I think it should be pushed further forward).
8 Aug 2015 23:01 Migration pros and cons: what should we do about illegal immigration?
Dear Anita, we need immigrants. In fact the UK run on immigrants. Just need to look at what is ha...
7 Aug 2015 09:39 Airbnb pros and cons. Is sharing economy a valid business model or simply unfair competition?
Airbnb makes sense as soon is utilized to rent spare rooms and help people to complement their in...
3 Aug 2015 18:57 Best Picasso paintings poll: which is his ultimate masterpiece?
I think Seated Woman (Marie Therese) should be shortlisted!
3 Aug 2015 17:20 Which cooperative board game do you prefer: Pandemic or Arkham Horror?
Pandemic is mechanically better and easier for newbies in board gaming. Arkham is a meatier and m...
3 Aug 2015 16:39 Converse vs Vans: which of these two styles of sneakers is the coolest?
At least Vans are good for skateboarding, the All Star are completely useless even for basketball...
3 Aug 2015 16:36 Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face?
Russia (Putin) and foreign policy in Eastern Europe
2 Aug 2015 15:00 Converse vs Vans: which of these two styles of sneakers is the coolest?
Cooler? Shoes designed in the 1920s?
2 Aug 2015 10:55 Best eurogame: Agricola, Caverna, Puerto Rico or Terra Mystica?
I guess they just took the four top games according to the questionable BGG. I am pretty sure whe...
2 Aug 2015 10:51 Best eurogame: Agricola, Caverna, Puerto Rico or Terra Mystica?
I think the four of them are great. Puerto Rico has less variety in the way you can win and it be...
1 Aug 2015 10:40 Converse vs Vans: which of these two styles of sneakers is the coolest?
Converse Chucks are smelly, the rubber over your fingers make the shoe unhealthy. I never underst...
29 Jul 2015 08:53 Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real?
Unfortunately many people either don't trust or heard what scientists have to say. We need to eng...
26 Jul 2015 10:55 Consume or avoid mainstream media news?
I think AllanW meant to reply to your comment (he has added many interesting links). Best
25 Jul 2015 20:58 Best american classic car: Chevy Corvette or Ford Mustang?
Maybe you should watch Kiss Me Deadly (1955) with a '54 Vette driven by Mike Hammer (Mickey Spill...
24 Jul 2015 12:03 Who is the most evil leader in history?
Probably some of the wives of these guys were no much better than them ;-)
24 Jul 2015 11:17 Should the UK government encourage or stop fracking?
I am against fracking but I think the overall feeling about it is not as clear as this poll sugge...
24 Jul 2015 11:13 Who is the most evil leader in history?
The problem in this debate is to differentiate the men who caused more harm and those that were d...
24 Jul 2015 11:06 Consume or avoid mainstream media news?
Probably it depends on people. If you are struggling to discern what things are plausible or prob...
18 Jul 2015 15:43 Net neutrality pros and cons: Should governments intervene to ensure network neutrality?
Absolutely, net neutrality is good for the people. Pay schemes would only serve to increase overa...
16 Jul 2015 23:38 American, European or Asian cars?
Small but what type: German, Italian, American, Korean, etc. Maybe this poll is better suited fo...
16 Jul 2015 23:18 On religious and moral education: Should religion be taught in public schools?
I agree with you. Religions are worth studying, not only the big ones. The problem comes from how...
15 Jul 2015 00:20 Attack on Titan vs Naruto - which manga and anime series is better?
Eva? Do you mean Evangelion? I don't know why but that anime didn't really click for me. I forced...
13 Jul 2015 18:53 Best way to spend your holidays: one long vacation or several short breaks?
Short breaks don't allow you to forget about your work issues. You really need a couple of weeks ...
13 Jul 2015 10:56 Love Calcio? Juventus vs Milan vs Inter: which is the best Serie A Team?
AC Milan with Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, etc was the most intimidating team I remember in foo...
9 Jul 2015 22:52 How should power be devolved in the UK? What levels of government should be prioritized?
Interesting, thanks for the link, does it mean that city regions are the beneficiaries of the gov...
9 Jul 2015 22:46 Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other?
Take out Unitas? No way, sacrilege... ;-)
9 Jul 2015 15:34 Rossi vs Lorenzo vs Marquez: best motorcycle racer debate
Lately you mean last year? This year either Rossi or Lorenzo will become champion again!
9 Jul 2015 15:10 Console wars - Playstation 4 vs Xbox One, which video game should I buy?
Playstation 4 is killing Microsoft and Nintendo. The gap in sales between the consoles is such th...
9 Jul 2015 10:47 Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better?
I agree that it may be affecting some of our cognitive and social skills, but at the same time so...
4 Jul 2015 10:10 Manga vs American comics: which is better?
Manga are better. American comics are too conservative (altough improving). I find that overall m...
3 Jul 2015 09:35 Controlled crying: is it OK to let a baby cry to sleep?
Controllled crying may be perfect if you want to start military discipline to your kids. If that ...
29 Jun 2015 20:20 Best RPG video game series: Dragon Age, The Witcher or Elder Scrolls?
I like Borderlands very much, it's a lot of fun. Although I think the story is not as engaging. W...
29 Jun 2015 14:23 Public service code of conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical?
Agree, but don't you think that some sort of regulation is required to avoid abuses from public s...
29 Jun 2015 14:19 International organizations: should we restrict diplomatic immunity and privileges?
This is clearly a case in which an elite is protecting an unfair advantage vis-a-vis the system. ...
27 Jun 2015 14:53 Best RPG video game series: Dragon Age, The Witcher or Elder Scrolls?
I may be a weirdo, but I much prefer Dragon Age than the other two which I find extremely repetit...
19 Jun 2015 17:34 Does the lack of ethics in politics reflect our own lack of ethics?
I don't agree with the realists or Machiavellian who claim that in politics being pragmatic entai...
17 Jun 2015 18:04 Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket?
I think the framing as "permanent" is what worries most of the people. Anyway I am not sure you n...
16 Jun 2015 13:31 Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned?
The issue is not whether I would like this person dead, but if the state should vow to my desires...
16 Jun 2015 12:22 Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned?
Death penalty is reminiscent of archaic societies. I don't think it has a strong deterrent elemen...
16 Jun 2015 11:42 Are beauty pageants good or bad for the child? Should they be banned?
Beauty contests contribute to create stress and anxiety. Children should be kept out. In fact the...
16 Jun 2015 11:38 Should we rebel against the system with Flatpack Democracy?
I think this is a very interesting experience and people all over the UK and beyond should carefu...
13 Jun 2015 11:40 Who is the best James Bond actor? Pick your favorite 007!
Craig movies are much better quality than Bronson's and both Connery and Moore were great in thei...
12 Jun 2015 15:11 Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites?
Elitism and inequality (of opportunities) is really undermining the quality of our policy-making....
12 Jun 2015 15:06 Is animal testing necessary for the cosmetics industry? Should it be banned?
I think that banning animal testing is a hypocrisy. Animals are not humans and I rather get the p...
10 Jun 2015 10:38 Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites?
I think that the study above refuting the impact of popular opinions in policy may not be the def...
9 Jun 2015 20:45 Femen protests: effective or counterproductive for feminism? Share you views
I agree, if their goal is to shock the people and raise awareness, they are doing a good job. How...
7 Jun 2015 10:23 Dukan vs Atkins diet plans - How to lose weight more effectively?
I don't think these diets would work for most of the people. Celebrities have the capacity to buy...
7 Jun 2015 10:19 Campaign: Give EU migrants the right to vote in UK general elections
Historically most wars were fought by mercenaries from other countries. Still many countries outs...
5 Jun 2015 18:13 Best political TV series and fictional president: The West Wing vs House of Cards?
Is Underwood the worst villain in the history of TV? That could be a good question for a debate. ...
5 Jun 2015 13:56 Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK?
As much as I agree that a Brexit will be bad for all parts, I think the UK would remain together....
2 Jun 2015 21:29 On religious and moral education: Should religion be taught in public schools?
Very interesting comment. I believe than from a practical point of view secular education of reli...
31 May 2015 13:00 What is the ideal length for a video game single-player campaign?
Some may tell me that I am getting older, but in general I usually get bored with games after 10 ...
29 May 2015 12:51 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment?
The secrecy and the sudden hurry in concluding these negotiations make me worry about the potenti...
26 May 2015 12:17 DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ?
Don't forget that Vertigo are DC comics Swamp Thing, Sandman, Constantine, Fables, Watchmen, the ...
26 May 2015 12:14 DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ?
What about Batman movies? Watchmen was also very good in my opinion (although not as good as the ...
26 May 2015 12:06 Superman or Batman: which one is the best DC superhero?
I fully agree that writing Superman must be extremely difficult. I still prefer the top Batman st...
26 May 2015 11:40 Is Shakespeare an overrated writer?
Hi Jodie, you are not the only one. I think we can see here a bit of herd behavior. Not many dare...
24 May 2015 16:51 Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs
I think you are mostly right, but I guess that the incidence of GMO on health may depend on the t...
24 May 2015 15:14 Does homeopathy work or is it a pseudoscience? Would you say it is effective or detrimental?
I don't think the netivist community is as ignorant as you claim. Actually the fact that there is...
24 May 2015 13:42 Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas?
The most difficult thing is to define which areas should be restricted. For instance, as you sugg...
24 May 2015 10:29 Superman or Batman: which one is the best DC superhero?
Spiderman is not a DC universe universe superhero but Marvel universe one
23 May 2015 10:30 Does homeopathy work or is it a pseudoscience? Would you say it is effective or detrimental?
But is homeopathy really effective or is its success linked to the fact that people using it in g...
20 May 2015 11:11 Do you think representative democracy is the best form of government?
Hi Dovidw, democracy has many flaws, the problem is sometimes we struggle to find an alternative....
19 May 2015 23:32 Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy?
OMG I loved those cartoons when I was a child, as well the others with the droids. Much better th...
19 May 2015 15:59 Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy?
You mean Leia, not Leila ;-)
19 May 2015 08:09 Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy?
The opening scene with the AT-AT attacking the Rebels on Hoth and the Imperial March, as well as ...
18 May 2015 13:26 Sartre or Camus: which of these French existentialist writers and philosophers inspires you the most?
I think Sartre was a better philosopher and Camus a better novelist. Both great figures and highl...
18 May 2015 11:45 What type of food do you prefer: fish or meat?
Fish unless it is prepared at the UK style!
14 May 2015 13:47 Should animals be banned in the circus?
Well, you may be right about the animal suffering but if the use of animals in circus is allowed ...
14 May 2015 09:37 Is world peace possible without any armies?
I think world peace is possible. Not a complete peace as the total absence of conflicts but yes s...
13 May 2015 14:24 Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable?
I agree, torture de-legitimizes the action of governments. Even in the case that we could be cert...
13 May 2015 13:30 Can the UK survive as a Union in the face of a Brexit referendum and the rise of the SNP?
Either Cameron manages to harness the rise of nationalism, including both English (basically anti...
11 May 2015 14:16 Retirement age debate: should it be raised or lowered?
I think pushing forward retirement age just serves to the purpose of saving some tax payers money...
9 May 2015 09:57 Transparency and open data: is your government trying hard enough?
The UK is opening data up for scrutiny, but if you don't provide the right tools for data search ...
8 May 2015 13:41 Does age matter in relationships? Is age difference a problem?
As usual, the answer would be, it depends. I think that very large age gaps may put strain on som...
5 May 2015 19:07 Mad Men characters: who do you identify with or you like the most?
I would say that I like Don Draper's character a lot but I don't identify much with him. I find t...
5 May 2015 19:05 Gender quotas in politics: an effective tool to empower women?
I also think it is generally a good thing. However in some countries they implement it is a very ...
5 May 2015 19:02 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend?
I prefer any console (including handhelds). I don't like having to be meddling with the settings ...
28 Apr 2015 12:40 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend?
Wow, this is the most thorough and thoughtful comment I have seen in long time in a discussion fo...
27 Apr 2015 18:01 Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic?
You are very lucky! I see you go for suspension.
27 Apr 2015 17:51 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend?
PC gaming sounds great in theory, but you need to spend so much money and struggle all the time u...
27 Apr 2015 17:47 Clowns are scary or funny?
I wish clowns were funnier, but most of the time they are just sad. It is a pity because there us...
20 Apr 2015 13:37 US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy?
What about Iran? Do you think we are all winners in this case as well?
20 Apr 2015 13:36 Are Harry Potter fans going too far with their cosplay and paraphernalia?
Harry Potter is to fantasy what McDonalds is to international cuisine. I am happy to see how they...
20 Apr 2015 13:27 Does Europe need more austerity?
I agree with you. It seems that the ECB is somehow doing what you suggested a few months ago. How...
20 Apr 2015 13:25 Should Ukraine be invited to join the EU?
Not sure Russia is helping so much. Feeding separatist rebels in the East is a way of fuelling a ...
20 Apr 2015 13:15 Is world population control the best solution to environmental issues?
I think that we should not establish bans of families having babies, in particular in countries w...
20 Apr 2015 13:12 Is it ok to be late?
I guess it depends on the meeting or appointment. If it is something related with leisure or you ...
20 Apr 2015 13:02 Best gateway board game: the Settlers of Catan vs Carcassonne vs Ticket to Ride
I agree it is not so much about the game but about the crowd that you get into the hobby. But hav...
9 Apr 2015 23:21 New claims for German World War Two reparations to Greece: a fair request or an attempt to instrumentalize history?
Tough call here. It is true that Greece and Germany had formally settled reconciliation decades a...
3 Apr 2015 12:23 Greatest American Writer: Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Angelou, Steinbeck, Twain, Capote or Kerouac?
You point at very good alternatives for this poll. But you forget Herman Melville (as the Avenger...
23 Mar 2015 20:31 Same sex marriage debate: Should it be legalized?
Nice to read this comment. Fortunately there are many, like you, who have experienced such an evo...
23 Mar 2015 19:45 Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers?
I would like to read a clear justification from big brands and importers about this. It is not on...
18 Mar 2015 16:15 Pros and cons of school assignments: Should kids have homework?
The problem from my point of view is not so much the homework as the social pressure to have chil...
16 Mar 2015 12:57 Did Terry Pratchett's Discworld books inaugurate a new genre, comic fantasy, or are they simply good reads?
Pratchett was clearly a very successful writer and someone we should thank for having entertained...
16 Mar 2015 12:55 Are entrepreneurs born or made? Do universities foster or kill the entrepreneurial spirit?
I think that universities in general neither foster nor kill the entrepreneurial spirit. And that...
7 Mar 2015 15:15 Game of Thrones ending: who will win the game of thrones?
Not sure whether someone will "win" in the end but I hope Tyrion Lannister somehow gets to advice...
20 Feb 2015 14:20 PS Vita: Dead or Alive? Will PlayStation Vita eventually become a commercial success?
The PS Vita is amazing. I don't really care that there are not many exclusive games. If you like ...
15 Feb 2015 21:25 Is Shakespeare an overrated writer?
Eleventh commandment: thou shalt not criticize Shakespeare! I believe people are not very rationa...
7 Feb 2015 19:27 Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today?
I agree with you. Capitalism require state intervention. The invisible hand that described Adam S...
7 Feb 2015 09:44 Ethical eating: is it wrong to eat meat? Is veganism the only moral option?
Your argument is very strong. I also believe we don't need to eat animals. We could probably have...
3 Feb 2015 16:48 Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other?
What about Brady?
3 Feb 2015 16:47 Vaping pros and cons: Do electronic cigarettes pose a higher health risk than tobacco cigarettes?
Even if e-cigarettes may be less harmful, if their utilisation grows (you even seem to suggest th...
22 Jan 2015 17:43 Constitutional monarchy vs republic: which is the best form of government?
And for your country?
22 Jan 2015 17:43 Constitutional monarchy vs republic: which is the best form of government?
In Spain is more about public income helping out the royal family expensive holiday habits. Some ...
22 Jan 2015 17:37 DotA 2 vs League of Legends: which one do you consider the best MOBA game?
Everybody knows that only those that are bad at League of Legends go back to DotA2. Map and scena...
21 Jan 2015 21:34 Oxford-Cambridge boat race: which is your preferred team?
True, that food you find in Indian, Japanese, Italian, Greek or other international restaurants a...
21 Jan 2015 20:09 Oxford-Cambridge boat race: which is your preferred team?
I don't understand why such an elitist display by a team of not completely elite sportsmen attrac...
19 Jan 2015 09:28 Picasso or Dalí: who is your preferred Spanish painter of the 20th century?
Agree Picasso was more influential and probably more experts would coincide that his contribution...
19 Jan 2015 09:26 Hearthstone vs Magic: Is Blizzard's card game as much fun as Wizards of the Coast's classic?
Magic is more a pain than fun, in particular for new players. Much easier to enjoy Hearthstone an...
13 Jan 2015 09:56 Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam?
That is one of the most compelling arguments I have never listened in favor of Pearl Jam. Probabl...
13 Jan 2015 09:53 Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened?
Do you think building a unique country (state) is a doable target? Wouldn't be better try to buil...
13 Jan 2015 09:44 Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
Dear Marc, sorry to say this but selectively using quotes, completely out of context, from people...
12 Jan 2015 19:57 Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
If thieves would not have firearms many those that use self-defense as a justification would stil...
10 Jan 2015 19:46 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
I guess that the people are already looking back and starting to realise to whate crazy extent th...
10 Jan 2015 19:41 Best chocolate in the world. Swiss or Belgians: who are the true chocolate champions?
It is a pity that they are not to be found elsewhere. Actually it would not be that difficult to ...
10 Jan 2015 19:37 Who will be the first to send humans to Mars: United States, Europe or China?
The US cannot afford any other country getting to Mars before them. It would be really damaging f...
29 Dec 2014 22:40 Should gorillas be banned in zoos?
If reproduction is the main function i am sure that we could better protect national parks and cr...
29 Dec 2014 22:16 DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ?
Does Marvel have anything comparable in terms of comic-book quality to the Preacher, Sandman, Swa...
29 Dec 2014 22:12 Was Joe Cocker, the gravel-voiced rock 'n' roll wild man, an over or underrated singer?
Excellent singer, but a rock legend may be overstretching a bit too much the concept.
9 Dec 2014 13:06 Should we care if a film fails the Bechdel test?
The Bechdel test is so ridiculously simple that ends up discrediting the gender-biased prevention...
9 Dec 2014 10:52 SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world
Excellent comment, actually the Navy SEALs are now becoming famous precisely for their lack of di...
9 Dec 2014 10:49 Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones?
Westeros is a nice world, but what makes it great are the characters that live in Westeros. Tolki...
26 Nov 2014 17:14 Canadian Hockey: Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs?
Some may say Quebec's team ;-) but I agree they are way more charismatic than the Leafs
16 Nov 2014 19:21 Space exploration pros and cons: Are space programs a waste of money?
With the cost of some of these missions you could probably stop the ebola crisis
16 Nov 2014 18:43 Should Turkey join the European Union?
I think they mean that it is a Muslim country. Incredible double standards. I would not defend Er...
16 Nov 2014 18:39 Which faction in World of Warcraft do you prefer: Alliance or Horde?
Those are cool elves, they remind me of Drizzt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drizzt_Do'Urden) by ...
14 Nov 2014 16:35 Which faction in World of Warcraft do you prefer: Alliance or Horde?
I am not an expert of WoW, but I hate elves so much that I will side with the Horde.
6 Nov 2014 22:33 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
completely agree with your comment the way forward is offering Catalan as an option in the rest o...
5 Nov 2014 16:35 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
I really don't see how a secession referendum is a universal human right. Do you think that in th...
5 Nov 2014 15:07 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
Most Spaniards don't dance flamenco and don't like bullfighting. Most regions in Spain have their...
5 Nov 2014 11:06 Tour, Giro or Vuelta, which cycling race is the toughest?
But that is not the question. People may want to win NY Marathon, however we know that there are ...
4 Nov 2014 21:42 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
The debate is not on whether the Catalan government should disobey laws but on whether it should ...
3 Nov 2014 16:42 Governments' responses to the Ebola crisis: correct, knee-jerk reaction or complacency?
Western governments are being far too complacent with the ebola crisis. But I think the media are...
3 Nov 2014 16:36 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
And what if the result is 51% in favour of independence? would you just allow the country to spli...
31 Oct 2014 19:13 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player?
I think that you Rafa and Fed fans can agree on many things. Each of the players has his own valu...
31 Oct 2014 19:08 Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga?
Totally agree with that. I also think that overall the atmosphere in the English stadiums is more...

Top
27 Oct 2015 20:11 Worst American President before Donald Trump era?
By the way President Obama, what about Guantanamo Bay? And how dare you to keep the nobel peace ...
5
3 Aug 2016 15:41 Best Olympian ever? Find out who are the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympics
Comaneci is the most impressive for the age at what she managed to achieved her records. I also p...
3
6 Apr 2016 17:57 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
Don't take me wrong, I was playing a bit the devil's advocate. I think those arguments are flawed...
3
6 Apr 2016 11:06 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
I also think that exiting the EU would be a great mistake, but I understand why some people are a...
3
9 Jul 2015 22:52 How should power be devolved in the UK? What levels of government should be prioritized?
Interesting, thanks for the link, does it mean that city regions are the beneficiaries of the gov...
3

Latest Achievements

Date Type Information
3 Oct 2016 @ 19:33 New Achievement Casual contributor in University - You've just won a Bronze trophy for having written 25 comments in University
26 May 2016 @ 19:44 New Achievement New mobilizer - You've just won a trophy for having shared netivist content
20 Apr 2016 @ 12:24 New Achievement Active netivist contributor - You've just won a Silver trophy for having written 250 comments
20 Apr 2016 @ 12:22 New Achievement Active contributor in Politics - You've just won a Silver trophy for having written 125 comments about Politics
10 Mar 2016 @ 15:52 New Achievement Casual contributor in Sports - You've just won a Bronze trophy for having written 25 comments about Sports
24 Jan 2016 @ 14:29 Level Up New level reached: 7
3 Dec 2015 @ 22:24 New Achievement Active voter - You've just won a Silver trophy for having cast 250 votes
24 Oct 2015 @ 13:48 New Achievement Casual contributor in Consumers - You've just won a Bronze trophy for having written 25 comments about Consumers
14 Jul 2015 @ 12:30 Level Up New level reached: 6
24 May 2015 @ 15:14 New Achievement Casual contributor in LifeStyle - You've just won a Bronze trophy for having written 25 comments about LifeStyle