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1	Direct democracy pros and cons: are referendums the ultimate democratic tool? 2 248 11 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Political theory > Democratic theory	10/27/2022 @ 8:13 PM	248	318	2	11
2	Do South American countries have the right to exploit the resources of the Amazon rainforest? 3 248 4 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Environment > Deforestation	6/9/2022 @ 12:57 PM	248	231	3	4
3	Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened? 1 351 2 Should transfer more powers to EP Should stay as it is Powers should be devolved to member states Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > European Parliament	6/9/2022 @ 12:45 PM	351	195	1	2
4	Should we abandon nuclear energy? Time for a nuclear power phase-out? 0 212 1 Yes, immediately Yes, but only gradually No, keep it as it is No, we need more nuclear power Unsure Voted	Politics > Energy > Nuclear	3/18/2022 @ 1:33 PM	212	378	0	1
5	EU-Russia relations and the "energy war". Are gas and oil legitimate instruments for political conflict? 0 184 0 Yes, legitimate instrument for conflict No, gas supply should not be instrumentalized Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Conflicts	3/18/2022 @ 1:32 PM	184	92	0	0
6	Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas? 0 205 21 Complete ban Further restrictions Should stay as it is Partially deregulated Completely deregulated Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	1/25/2022 @ 11:21 AM	205	1,068	0	21
7	Gun violence and deaths in America: should guns be banned? 0 259 20 Yes, ban all guns Ban all except hunting guns Ban all except handguns and hunting guns Don't change regulation Legalize all weapons Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	1/25/2022 @ 11:21 AM	259	1,752	0	20
8	Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player? 11 670 56 Nadal Djokovic Federer None of them Voted	Sports > Tennis > Legends	1/25/2022 @ 11:20 AM	670	16,378	11	56
9	Punishment for crimes: should we prioritize retributive or utilitarian justice? 0 254 3 Retributive justice (non-consequentialist) Utilitarian justice (consequentialist) Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Crime and punishment	7/16/2021 @ 6:59 PM	254	192	0	3
10	What is the ideal length for a video game single-player campaign? 2 159 0 Under 4 hours Between 4 and 10 hours From 10 to 20 hours From 20 to 40 hours More than 40 hours Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Consoles	7/16/2021 @ 6:59 PM	159	393	2	0
11	Indie or AAA, which video games are most beneficial for the future of the industry? 1 174 2 Indie games AAA games Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Developers	6/8/2021 @ 3:06 PM	174	243	1	2
12	Best 80s tv show: Knight Rider, The A-Team or MacGyver? 1 168 13 Knight Rider The A-Team MacGyver Don't know Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Action-Adventure	6/8/2021 @ 3:06 PM	168	978	1	13
13	Best comic-book writers: Alan Moore vs Frank Miller 0 139 0 Alan Moore Frank Miller Unsure I don't like their comics Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Authors	6/8/2021 @ 3:05 PM	139	339	0	0
14	DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ? 1 199 5 Marvel Unsure DC Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Superheroes	6/8/2021 @ 3:05 PM	199	2,578	1	5
15	Should Scotland be an independent country? 5 223 13 Yes No Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Scotland	6/8/2021 @ 2:44 PM	223	2,864	5	13
16	Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK? 0 168 24 After Brexit Britain united and strong Britain united but weakened and isolated Scotland would secede Scotland and Wales would secede Scotland, Wales, and N. Ireland would secede Unsure None of the above Scotland and N. Ireland would secede Voted	Politics > UK politics > EU Membership	6/8/2021 @ 2:43 PM	168	1,254	0	24
17	Old World vs New World: which wine do you prefer to buy? 1 136 1 Old World wines New World wines Unsure I don't like wine Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Wines	10/1/2020 @ 4:59 PM	136	165	1	1
18	Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting? 3 124 20 Star Trek Star Wars Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Sci-Fi	10/1/2020 @ 4:52 PM	124	1,837	3	20
19	To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree? 1 144 0 Agree Disagree Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Development	4/10/2020 @ 9:39 AM	144	169	1	0
20	Femen protests: effective or counterproductive for feminism? Share you views 0 141 1 Very effective Effective Neither effective or counterproductive Counterproductive Very counterproductive Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	4/10/2020 @ 9:39 AM	141	243	0	1
21	Are pharmaceutical companies ethical and concerned about the public good? 1 134 7 Yes, ethical and concerned about the public good Ethical but only concerned about their private interests Unethical and only concerned about profit Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Pharmaceutical	4/10/2020 @ 9:37 AM	134	303	1	7
22	MIT vs Stanford: Which American tech university do you think is more influential? 1 99 4 MIT Stanford None of the two Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	2/14/2020 @ 3:36 PM	99	1,282	1	4
23	Is the multicultural state a doomed project in South Korea and Japan? (LSESU Korean Society Lectures) 0 192 6 No, multiculturalism is feasible in both Multiculturalism is doomed in both counties Multiculturalism is doomed in Japan only Multiculturalism is doomed in S. Korea only Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > Japan	2/14/2020 @ 3:35 PM	192	127	0	6
24	Controlled crying: is it OK to let a baby cry to sleep? 0 144 11 Yes, good for the baby and parents Yes, good for the parents, not harmful for baby No, it may be harmful for the baby No, it is cruel and bad for the family Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Babies	2/14/2020 @ 3:35 PM	144	573	0	11
25	Are entrepreneurs born or made? Do universities foster or kill the entrepreneurial spirit? 1 132 3 If fosters entrepreneurial spirit It kills it Neither forster or kill Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	2/14/2020 @ 3:34 PM	132	98	1	3
26	Can you trust Wikipedia? Should citing Wikipedia be acceptable at university? 1 122 0 No, shouldn't trust or cite Wikipedia You can trust Wikipedia but do not cite it Yes, you can trust and cite Wikipedia Unsure Voted	University > General discussions > Exams and essays	2/14/2020 @ 3:34 PM	122	197	1	0
27	Top 10 board game designers: Who deserves to be considered the best? 1 89 4 Antoine Bauza Vlaada Chvátil Stefan Feld Richard Garfield Reiner Knizia Corey Konieczka Wolfgang Kramer Eric M. Lang Uwe Rosenberg Martin Wallace Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Board and card games > Designers	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	89	567	1	4
28	Competitive or cooperative board games? 0 173 2 Competitive games Cooperative games Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Board and card games > Cooperative	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	173	468	0	2
29	Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones? 2 230 8 Middle-Earth (LotR) Westeros (GoT) Unsure Other (specify below) Voted	Entertainment > Books > Fantasy	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	230	2,996	2	8
30	Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? 2 204 15 Leave Remain Unsure I don't care Voted	Politics > International affairs > European Union	10/23/2019 @ 11:40 AM	204	1,631	2	15
31	Under surveillance - Should police monitor you on social media? 0 91 4 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Security > Police	8/14/2019 @ 10:35 AM	91	86	0	4
32	Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? 0 214 19 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Economics > Public sector	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	214	628	0	19
33	Telegram vs WhatsApp: which messaging app do you trust the most? 0 82 0 Telegram WhatsApp Other app (specify below) None Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Messaging	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	82	185	0	0
34	SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world 1 203 20 SAS Navy SEALs Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Special forces	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	203	9,561	1	20
35	Should prostitution be legalized? Pros and cons of legalization 0 163 11 Yes, it should be legalized No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	5/24/2019 @ 6:28 PM	163	484	0	11
36	EU democratic deficit: Are the European Parliament Elections important? 0 69 1 Very important Moderately important Unimportant Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > European Parliament	5/24/2019 @ 6:27 PM	69	54	0	1
37	Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? 0 78 7 Arms trade is necessary (good for National Security) We should stop it (too harmful for Human Rights) Unsure Voted	University > GlobalNET21 > Human rights	3/21/2019 @ 4:52 PM	78	82	0	7
38	Gibraltar: Spain or UK? How should the dispute be settled? 2 168 4 Remain British Returned to Spain Joint sovereignty between Spain and Britain An independent state Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Conflicts	3/15/2019 @ 11:02 AM	168	3,569	2	4
39	Most charming comics series: Asterix or Tintin? 2 76 3 Asterix Tintin Both equally Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > European comics	3/15/2019 @ 11:01 AM	76	581	2	3
40	Manga vs American comics: which is better? 1 108 3 Manga American comics Both equally None of them Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > American comics	3/15/2019 @ 11:01 AM	108	4,083	1	3
41	Internet shaming: deserved punishment or cyberbullying and mob justice? 1 111 1 Fair punishment Unfair cyberbullying / mob justice Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	2/28/2019 @ 10:54 AM	111	217	1	1
42	Transparency and open data: is your government trying hard enough? 0 117 6 Yes, it is doing a great job Yes, but it could do more No, it is doing too little No, it is not promoting transparency Unsure Voted	Politics > Governance > Transparency	2/28/2019 @ 10:54 AM	117	111	0	6
43	Attack on Titan vs Naruto - which manga and anime series is better? 1 121 4 Attack on Titan Naruto Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Manga	12/18/2018 @ 10:51 AM	121	3,756	1	4
44	University fees: Should higher education be free for students? 2 55 0 Yes, free higher education No, but very low (regulated) fees No, each university should freely decide fees Unsure Voted	Politics > Education > Higher education	10/4/2018 @ 11:21 AM	55	270	2	0
45	Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game? 1 146 3 D&D fifth edition Pathfinder Another game (tell us which one) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Board and card games > Role-playing games	10/4/2018 @ 11:20 AM	146	6,612	1	3
46	Paris or London, which city is more exciting? 0 43 9 Paris London Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Cities	9/14/2018 @ 2:45 PM	43	493	0	9
47	Surrogacy pros and cons - Should commercial surrogacy be legal? 0 80 4 Yes, surrogacy should be legal No, it shouldn't be legal Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Regulation	9/14/2018 @ 2:37 PM	80	364	0	4
48	Are universities excessively permissive with sexist and homophobic behavior among students? 2 96 3 Excessively permissive Acting correctly Overreacting Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	8/31/2018 @ 1:37 PM	96	160	2	3
49	Does age matter in relationships? Is age difference a problem? 0 161 5 Yes, age gaps are mostly a problem Yes, but only if the man is younger Yes, but only if the woman is younger No, age gaps do not affect relationships much No, age gaps are good for relationships Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Couples	8/31/2018 @ 1:09 PM	161	772	0	5
50	Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic? 1 83 11 Mini 600 Beetle 2CV None of them Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Small cars	8/31/2018 @ 12:58 PM	83	2,070	1	11
51	Challenges of prediction: Why do social scientists get it wrong so often? 2 31 1 Complex causality Contingency and randomness "Group think" Excessive specialization Vested interests Other cause (explain below) Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Social sciences	7/19/2018 @ 6:33 PM	31	197	2	1
52	Bach, Mozart or Beethoven: who was the best classical music composer? 2 126 20 Bach Mozart Beethoven Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Classical	6/21/2018 @ 2:06 PM	126	4,606	2	20
53	Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites? 1 73 11 Civic engagement is very effective Effective Civic engagement has little influnce Completely useless Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	5/24/2018 @ 3:32 PM	73	214	1	11
54	Best Picasso paintings poll: which is his ultimate masterpiece? 1 92 6 Viejo Guitarrista (The Old Guitarist) Garçon à la pipe (Boy with a pipe) Les demoiselles d'Avignon (The Young Ladies of Avignon) Le Rêve (The Dream) Guernica Dora Maar au Chat (Dora Maar with cat) Other (add to the comment section) Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Arts > Masterpieces	5/7/2018 @ 12:29 PM	92	85	1	6
55	Rules and regulations of football: is the video referee (VAR) a good idea? 0 42 3 Excellent idea Good idea Neither good or bad Bad idea Horrible idea Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Leagues	5/7/2018 @ 12:29 PM	42	245	0	3
56	Barefoot running: is it really that good or just a fad? 0 22 3 Yes, barefoot is the best way of running No, it is better running with shoes Equally good Unsure Voted	Sports > Athletics > Running	4/23/2018 @ 11:55 AM	22	344	0	3
57	Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine? 2 68 16 Julius Caesar Augustus Constantine Other Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > History > Roman history	4/9/2018 @ 5:46 PM	68	1,713	2	16
58	Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga? 1 144 17 English Premier League Spanish La Liga Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Leagues	4/3/2018 @ 2:18 PM	144	12,918	1	17
59	Gender quotas in politics: an effective tool to empower women? 0 28 6 Effective and democratic Effective but not democratic Democratic but not effective Neither effective or democratic Unsure Voted	Politics > Political theory > Representation	3/15/2018 @ 1:07 PM	28	185	0	6
60	Gender inequality in sports: are professional athletes salaries fair for women? 1 49 30 Pay discrepancy is justified Discrimination against women Unsure Voted	Sports > Other > Earnings	3/8/2018 @ 2:56 PM	49	629	1	30
61	Space exploration pros and cons: Are space programs a waste of money? 2 201 135 Waste of money Good investment Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Science and Research	3/6/2018 @ 11:07 AM	201	3,765	2	135
62	Pros and cons of economic, social and political globalization: is globalization overall positive for our societies? 2 177 185 Yes, very positive Yes, somewhat positive Neither positive or negative No, somewhat negative No, very negative Voted	Politics > Business > Trade	3/6/2018 @ 10:50 AM	177	3,661	2	185
63	Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense? 1 121 6 No, it isn't justified Yes, it is justified Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	2/19/2018 @ 10:41 AM	121	967	1	6
64	Best political TV series and fictional president: The West Wing vs House of Cards? 0 14 0 The West Wing House of Cards Unsure A different series Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Political	2/13/2018 @ 1:52 PM	14	1,145	0	0
65	Electoral College pros and cons: should the USA use popular vote to elect the President? 1 182 27 No, keep Electoral College as it is No, but use smaller districts (as Maine and Nebraska) Yes, replace by popular vote Replace the presidential by proportional parlamentarian system Unsure Voted	Politics > Elections > Electoral systems	2/13/2018 @ 1:52 PM	182	1,213	1	27
66	Net neutrality pros and cons: Should governments intervene to ensure network neutrality? 2 126 51 Yes, governments should ensure net neutrality No, governments shouldn't imposose net neutrality Unsure Voted	Consumers > Services > Internet Services	2/5/2018 @ 4:24 PM	126	2,241	2	51
67	Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them? 0 40 5 Technology destroys jobs It creates jobs Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Employment	2/5/2018 @ 4:23 PM	40	157	0	5
68	Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other? 0 57 7 Montana Brady Unitas Marino Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > American football > Quarterbacks	2/5/2018 @ 4:05 PM	57	1,155	0	7
69	Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies? 3 360 8 Yes, they will revolutionize financial transactions No, they are just a libertarian fad Neither of the above Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Currency	1/30/2018 @ 2:30 PM	360	250	3	8
70	Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations? 0 46 13 Fair trade challenges existing power relations It supports existing power relations Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Development	1/29/2018 @ 5:01 PM	46	117	0	13
71	Who has the power to authorize and declare war: President or Congress? 1 139 0 No need for Congress' authorization Congress must authorize war Unsure Voted	University > University of Missouri > Public Administration	1/29/2018 @ 5:01 PM	139	94	1	0
72	Voting age: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in the UK? Why? 0 33 6 Yes, lower voting age No Unsure Voted	University > University of Manchester > Political Science	1/29/2018 @ 5:00 PM	33	356	0	6
73	Is the criminal justice system racist? 1 21 3 No, it isn't racist Very little racism Yes, racism The criminal justice system is very racist Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Crime and punishment	1/15/2018 @ 7:27 PM	21	217	1	3
74	Uber business model - Is Uber an online intermediary or a transportation service provider? 0 128 4 Transportation service provider Online intermediary Something else Unsure Voted	University > General discussions > Market regulation	12/20/2017 @ 10:30 AM	128	44	0	4
75	Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century? 1 50 8 Wittgenstein Heidegger None of the two Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Philosophy > 20th century philosophers	12/13/2017 @ 5:16 PM	50	762	1	8
76	Understanding crime statistics: why is measuring crime so problematic? 0 21 1 Failure to report crimes Failure to record crimes Changes in recording criteria Legal changes in what constitutes a "criminal act" Police malpractice and errors Problems in crime surveys Government manipulation of statistics Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Crime and punishment	12/13/2017 @ 5:16 PM	21	226	0	1
77	Apple Watch: failure or success? Will this smartwatch revolutionize wearables? 0 25 2 Yes, smartwatches will finally become popular No, the product won't be a success Unsure Voted	Consumers > Fashion > Accessories	12/13/2017 @ 4:53 PM	25	218	0	2
78	Children and technology: should small kids be encouraged to use tablets and computers? 2 81 15 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:18 PM	81	527	2	15
79	Do you believe in Santa Claus? Should parents make their kids believe in him? 3 61 9 Yes No Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:17 PM	61	380	3	9
80	Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons 0 98 28 Yes, reform and legalize Reform but further restrict No, leave drug laws as they are Unsure Voted	University > GlobalNET21 > Society	12/5/2017 @ 1:56 PM	98	1,279	0	28
81	Should children get pocket money? Is it good for their education and development? 4 63 10 No, pocket money is not good for kids Pocket money is only good on a reward basis Allowances should be given with no strings attached Yes, weekly AND reward-based allowances are good Unsure None of the above (specify below) Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	11/29/2017 @ 4:09 PM	63	673	4	10
82	Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons 0 72 6 Yes, Black Friday is worth it No, it is not worth it Unsure Voted	Consumers > Other > Sales	11/20/2017 @ 10:47 PM	72	309	0	6
83	Rossi vs Lorenzo vs Marquez: best motorcycle racer debate 1 92 3 Valentino Rossi Jorge Lorenzo Marc Marquez None of them Unsure Voted	Sports > Motorcycling > MotoGP	11/13/2017 @ 11:05 AM	92	4,271	1	3
84	Should churches be taxed? Is ending tax exemptions for them a good idea? 0 157 9 Yes, churches should be taxed No, churches should be tax exempt Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Taxes	11/6/2017 @ 11:48 AM	157	577	0	9
85	The school uniforms debate: should students wear uniforms? 2 109 5 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	10/29/2017 @ 12:41 PM	109	468	2	5
86	Should the Supreme Courts justices be elected or appointed? 1 89 14 Political appointment Peer appointment Public vote Unsure None of them Voted	Politics > Law > Judges	10/23/2017 @ 9:59 AM	89	592	1	14
87	Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real? 6 101 19 Scientists exaggerate It is extremely dangerous Unsure Voted	Politics > Environment > Climate Change	10/16/2017 @ 10:03 AM	101	1,012	6	19
88	Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent? 1 211 23 School bullying and "injustice collectors" Copycat and notoriety Mental illness Culture of violence Poor gun control Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	10/3/2017 @ 11:37 AM	211	3,666	1	23
89	Should Puerto Rico become independent or the 51st state of the USA? 0 154 0 An independent country The 51st state of the US Remain as a free associated territory Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	9/29/2017 @ 10:13 AM	154	285	0	0
90	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? 4 168 33 Yes, break away from Spain No, remain in Spain Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	9/24/2017 @ 2:16 PM	168	4,167	4	33
91	What is the best coffee in the world? 2 19 2 Brazil Colombia Costa Rica Ethiopia Guatemala Indonesia Ivory Coast Kenya Vietnam Yemen Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Coffee	9/19/2017 @ 10:28 AM	19	89	2	2
92	Police body cameras pros and cons - Can bodycams prevent unjustified police killings? 0 21 3 Yes, prevent most of them Prevent only some of them No impact on police brutality No, they will increase police brutality Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Police	9/19/2017 @ 10:27 AM	21	116	0	3
93	Best airplane in the world: Boeing vs Airbus 0 58 0 Airbus Boeing Unsure Voted	Consumers > Services > Travel	9/19/2017 @ 10:26 AM	58	252	0	0
94	BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better? 2 194 42 BMW Mercedes-Benz Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Luxury	9/19/2017 @ 10:22 AM	194	19,088	2	42
95	Is the portrayal of women in comic-books particularly sexist? 1 22 0 Yes, comics are very sexist Only super hero comics are very sexist Comics as sexist as any other entertainment No, comics are not sexist None of the above Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Characters	9/11/2017 @ 4:31 PM	22	604	1	0
96	Political organization: centralization vs decentralization – which is the best approach? 2 116 6 Centralization Decentralization Unsure Voted	Politics > Governance > Decentralization	8/31/2017 @ 12:15 PM	116	737	2	6
97	Burkini pros and cons and ban: Is Islamic swimwear a good idea for Muslim women? 1 24 5 Excellent idea Good idea Neither good or bad Bad idea Horrible idea Undecided Voted	Lifestyle > Beliefs > Religion	8/18/2017 @ 9:22 AM	24	391	1	5
98	Does foreign investment in agriculture support sustainable development or is it just "land grabbing"? 0 57 5 Good for sustainable development Simply a temporary solution Bad, it is basically "land grabbing" Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Development	8/18/2017 @ 9:20 AM	57	83	0	5
99	Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers? 0 109 2 Yes, total hypocrites, we must do more Yes, partly, but there is no easy solution Not at all, it's not our problem Unsure Voted	Politics > Education > Children	7/31/2017 @ 4:27 PM	109	258	0	2
100	Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 2 104 18 Nirvana Pearl Jam Unsure None of them Voted	Entertainment > Music > Rivalries	7/31/2017 @ 4:26 PM	104	4,906	2	18
101	Does renewable energy create jobs? Renewable energy pros and cons 0 21 1 Yes, overall positive for labor market Neither positive or negative No, negative for labor market Unsure Voted	Politics > Energy > Renewable	7/23/2017 @ 9:56 AM	21	53	0	1
102	Differences between Game of Thrones books and TV show. Which is better? 0 25 1 The books are better The TV show is better Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Fantasy	7/16/2017 @ 10:15 PM	25	290	0	1
103	Best vacation spots: Ibiza vs Mykonos - Top 10 things to do in these islands 0 13 9 Ibiza Mykonos Both equally Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Islands	7/8/2017 @ 12:37 PM	13	1,077	0	9
104	Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate 0 25 2 The Twilight Zone Doctor Who Star Trek Babylon 5 Stargate Firefly Battlestar Galactica Black Mirror The Expanse Westworld Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Sci-Fi	7/1/2017 @ 6:15 PM	25	543	0	2
105	Homeschooling pros and cons - Is homeschool better than public school? 1 104 3 Homeschooling is much better Homeschooling is slightly better They are equally good Homeschooling is slightly worse Homeschooling is much worse Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	6/25/2017 @ 7:15 PM	104	450	1	3
106	Is nationalism a logical reaction to globalization? 1 69 1 Yes No Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	6/22/2017 @ 5:42 PM	69	224	1	1
107	Dukan vs Atkins diet plans - How to lose weight more effectively? 1 21 3 Dukan Atkins Unsure Both are scams Voted	Lifestyle > Health and Fitness > Diets	6/17/2017 @ 7:44 PM	21	1,205	1	3
108	Pollsters and political opinion polls: why so many prediction errors? 0 15 2 Bad sampling methods Intentional manipulation Respondents are not honest Unsure Voted	Politics > Elections > Predictions	6/11/2017 @ 3:30 PM	15	54	0	2
109	What is the most alarming effect of climate change and global warming? 0 73 3 Human health threat Melting ice cups and rising sea levels Desertification Extinction of species Natural disasters Others Unsure Voted	University > GlobalNET21 > Climate change	6/1/2017 @ 5:02 PM	73	187	0	3
110	Mass governnment surveillance pros and cons: Is NSA internet spying and data mining justified? 1 113 49 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Internet	5/21/2017 @ 6:10 PM	113	2,166	1	49
111	Eurovision poll: is the Eurovision Song Contest a waste of money and resources? 1 26 7 Waste of money Its organization is justified Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Contests	5/16/2017 @ 12:16 PM	26	752	1	7
112	Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ... 1 77 4 Street Fighter Mortal Kombat Tekken Another franchise (add it to the comments) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Fighting	5/16/2017 @ 10:45 AM	77	3,137	1	4
113	Pele vs Maradona: who is the best football player ever? 1 52 2 Pele Maradona Other (tell us who) Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Players	5/14/2017 @ 9:03 PM	52	843	1	2
114	What is the main barrier for economic diversification in developing resource-rich countries? 0 69 1 Unfavorable geography Political institutions Poor trade policies Other reasons (specify below) Unsure Voted	University > Universiteit Leiden > Political economy	5/9/2017 @ 12:06 PM	69	72	0	1
115	Was the PPACA healthcare reform ("Obamacare") good? Pros and cons 0 196 4 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Society > Healthcare	5/5/2017 @ 11:04 AM	196	243	0	4
116	Longest reigning British monarch, but is it time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication? 1 27 0 Yes, time to abdicate No, she can stay some more time No, she should never abdicate Unsure Voted	Politics > UK politics > Monarchy	5/5/2017 @ 10:38 AM	27	233	1	0
117	Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? 0 57 8 Yes, legalize it No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Ethics and morality	4/25/2017 @ 10:50 PM	57	1,049	0	8
118	Is the world still unipolar? Are we witnessing the end of the US hegemony? 1 156 5 Yes, the US will remain hegemonic for long time Yes, still unipolar but not for long time No, the world is again multipolar No, the world is bipolar (US vs China) Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Power shifts	4/21/2017 @ 11:23 AM	156	385	1	5
119	Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos? 8 126 197 Zoos are good (education & protection) Boycott zoos, they are cruel Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	4/19/2017 @ 4:30 PM	126	2,970	8	197
120	Is Kosher and Halal slaughter too cruel to animals? Should it be banned? 3 79 17 Too cruel it should be banned Cruel, but we should respect religious beliefs No more cruel than other slaughter methods Halal and Kosher are the best methods of slaughter Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	4/19/2017 @ 4:12 PM	79	1,320	3	17
121	Best The Legend of Zelda game - Top games comparison, poll and debate 0 9 0 A Link to the Past Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Oracle of Season / Ages The Wind Waker Four Swords Adventures Twilight Princess Skyward Sword Breath of the Wild Other (specify below) Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Action-adventure	4/17/2017 @ 12:28 PM	9	144	0	0
122	Media and terrorism - Should the media increase censorship on news about terrorist attacks? 1 17 5 Yes, complete censorship Yes, increase censorship, no images but inform about it No, keep it as it is (partial) No, reduce censorship and show reality as it is Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Terrorism	4/11/2017 @ 5:41 PM	17	389	1	5
123	Best chocolate in the world. Swiss or Belgians: who are the true chocolate champions? 2 183 16 The Swiss The Belgians None of them Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Sweets	4/4/2017 @ 12:09 AM	183	7,576	2	16
124	Is affirmative action a good approach against discrimination? 0 19 14 Affirmative action is very good Good Neither good or bad Bad Very bad Voted	Politics > Society > Affirmative action	3/27/2017 @ 6:11 PM	19	903	0	14
125	Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned? 0 169 74 It's appropriate It should be abolished Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	3/22/2017 @ 4:20 PM	169	3,535	0	74
126	What is the worst problem associated with immigrant detention centres? 1 50 5 Lack of freedom of movement The remoteness of these centres The use of bricked walls and barbed wire The privatisation of the running of these centres The lack of mental health help and facilities The length of time people are incarcerated Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	University > GlobalNET21 > Human rights	3/3/2017 @ 1:55 PM	50	86	1	5
127	Beyond market failures - Does government intervention promote or hinder innovation? 0 26 2 Government intervention is good for innovation Bad for innovation Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Regulation	3/1/2017 @ 5:12 PM	26	61	0	2
128	The biggest Oscar snubs for best picture: Citizen Kane, Goodfellas, The Shawshank Redemption or Boyhood? 0 21 4 Citizen Kane GoodFellas The Shawshank Redemption Boyhood Other film (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Oscars	2/28/2017 @ 12:24 PM	21	117	0	4
129	Free market pros and cons - Should we privilege allocative efficiency and accept the resulting inequality? 0 12 5 Prioritize allocative efficiency Focus on reducing inequality Market efficiency does not produce inequality Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Regulation	2/21/2017 @ 10:54 AM	12	66	0	5
130	A popular fitness supplement, but is creatine worth it? Pros and cons of creatine 0 34 2 Yes creatine is a must Yes creatine is good for you No, creatine impact is minimal No, avoid creatine at all costs Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Health and Fitness > Fitness	2/19/2017 @ 11:16 AM	34	2,536	0	2
131	Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better? 2 109 72 Yes, much better Yes, better Neither better or worse No, slightly worse No, much worse Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Internet > Social media	2/9/2017 @ 5:37 PM	109	1,258	2	72
132	Who is the best Doctor Who? Why? 0 81 4 William Hartnell Jon Pertwee Tom Baker David Tennant Matt Smith Peter Capaldi Christopher Eccleston Another actor Unsure Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Sci-Fi	2/4/2017 @ 10:53 AM	81	841	0	4
133	Which “fastest man in the World” established the most astonishing records: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis or Usain Bolt? 0 54 8 Jesse Owens Carl Lewis Usain Bolt Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > Athletics > Sprint	2/1/2017 @ 5:40 PM	54	3,061	0	8
134	China-Taiwan relations: reunification or Taiwanese independence? 0 60 1 Taiwanese independence is better Chinese (re)unification is better Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > China	1/31/2017 @ 1:23 PM	60	108	0	1
135	Helping the poor: do we have a moral obligation to give money to charity? 2 22 3 Yes, charity is a moral obligation No, charity is a sign of generosity No, charity is bad Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Poverty	1/30/2017 @ 10:32 AM	22	587	2	3
136	Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable? 0 200 31 Yes, if it serves to save lives No, it is never justified Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Intelligence	1/26/2017 @ 9:35 PM	200	1,863	0	31
137	What is the best anime series of 2016? 0 18 0 Drifters Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World Yuri!!! on Ice Your Name Other (specify below which one) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Anime	1/24/2017 @ 12:46 PM	18	109	0	0
138	The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment? 2 226 104 Extremely good Good overall Neither good or bad Bad overall Extremely bad Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Trade	1/24/2017 @ 11:05 AM	226	7,834	2	104
139	Ebooks pros and cons - Electronic book vs paper book: which is better? 0 69 8 Ebooks Paper books Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Reading habits	1/18/2017 @ 6:54 PM	69	643	0	8
140	In developed countries, should reformers focus on inequality rather than poverty? 2 67 1 Yes, focus on inequality No, focus on poverty Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Poverty	1/13/2017 @ 10:50 AM	67	146	2	1
141	Should Tibet be independent from China? Pros and cons of Tibetan independence 0 39 4 Yes, independent Tibet No, remain part of China Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > China	1/12/2017 @ 2:19 PM	39	218	0	4
142	Fracking pros and cons - Do you agree with the extraction of gas and oil using hydraulic fracturing? 0 62 18 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Environment > Mining	1/9/2017 @ 6:37 PM	62	703	0	18
143	Measuring poverty in the 21st century: Are “thick” measures better than “thin?” 3 25 3 "Thin" measures are better "Thick" measures are better Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Poverty	1/9/2017 @ 11:59 AM	25	258	3	3
144	Does online activism work? Does it have a positive impact on society? 3 126 12 It is positive It is negative Neither positive or negative Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	1/4/2017 @ 7:29 PM	126	398	3	12
145	Foie gras controversy: should it be banned due to the cruelty involved in its production? 1 25 3 Yes, total ban Yes, ban only force-fed foie gras No, keep it as it is Unsure Voted	Consumers > Food > Food products	1/1/2017 @ 11:21 PM	25	308	1	3
146	Should Hong Kong be independent from China? 0 54 3 Independent from China More autonomy but part of China Keep Hong Kong as it is now Fully integrated in China Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > China	12/29/2016 @ 10:59 AM	54	202	0	3
147	Private vs public schools: which type of education do you prefer for your children? 2 77 6 Private schools Public (state) schools Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/27/2016 @ 9:50 AM	77	422	2	6
148	Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy? 2 20 6 Star Wars A New Hope The Empire Strikes Back The Return of the Jedi Unsure I don't like Star Wars Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Sci-Fi	12/18/2016 @ 6:46 PM	20	499	2	6
149	Japanese security and peacekeeping operations - Should Japan strengthen its army? 0 17 1 Yes, strengthen armies No, keep it as it is No, reduce it Usure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > Japan	12/17/2016 @ 12:10 PM	17	55	0	1
150	Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? Is free downloading theft? 0 130 14 Yes, it is theft No, it is not theft Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Copyright	12/13/2016 @ 2:31 PM	130	1,020	0	14
151	Should organ donation after death be mandatory? Facts, methods of consent, pros and cons 1 77 25 Yes, mandatory organ donation No, opt-out system No, opt-in system Organs should not be transplanted Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Ethics and morality	12/9/2016 @ 5:40 PM	77	1,870	1	25
152	Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do aliens exist? Four scientific scenarios 2 31 10 No life on any other planet Life on other planets, but no intelligent life There was or will be intelligent life, but not now There is intelligence life out there Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Science and Research	12/5/2016 @ 5:56 PM	31	369	2	10
153	Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? 7 256 29 Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Unsure None of the two Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Players	12/3/2016 @ 1:55 PM	256	10,728	7	29
154	US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy? 0 176 8 Mainly for Cuban diplomacy Mainly for US diplomacy For both equally Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Diplomacy	11/26/2016 @ 8:26 PM	176	248	0	8
155	Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today? 0 54 3 I strongly agree I agree I am unsure I disagree I strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Economics > Economists	11/24/2016 @ 5:42 PM	54	489	0	3
156	Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries? 0 17 2 Mainly independent Loyal to national interests Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > European Commission	11/21/2016 @ 7:09 PM	17	39	0	2
157	Are long prison sentences an effective way to reduce crime? 1 22 4 Effective and efficient way to fight crime Effective but not efficient Ineffective and inefficient Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Crime and punishment	11/21/2016 @ 11:40 AM	22	192	1	4
158	Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it? 0 37 39 Yes, more hydroelectric energy needed No, let's promote other renewables No, renewables are too expensive Unsure Voted	Politics > Energy > Renewable	11/15/2016 @ 6:59 PM	37	1,526	0	39
159	Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face? 1 231 5 Restoring Middle Class economic security Illegal immigration Gun crime Islamic terrorism Instability in the Middle-East Climate change Other (add to comment section) Unsure Voted	Politics > US politics > White House	11/9/2016 @ 3:17 PM	231	461	1	5
160	President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises? 0 138 6 Yes, he will deliver on his promises No, he won't Unsure Voted	Politics > Elections > US Presidential Elections	11/9/2016 @ 12:45 PM	138	175	0	6
161	Is humanity doomed? How will humans go extinct? 0 56 2