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1	DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ? 1 358 20 Marvel Unsure DC Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Superheroes	10/10/2024 @ 9:32 AM	358	2,676	1	20
2	Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic? 1 207 29 Mini 600 Beetle 2CV None of them Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Small cars	10/10/2024 @ 9:32 AM	207	2,106	1	29
3	Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today? 1 135 24 I strongly agree I agree I am unsure I disagree I strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Economics > Economists	10/10/2024 @ 9:32 AM	135	502	1	24
4	Manga vs American comics: which is better? 1 253 35 Manga American comics Both equally None of them Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > American comics	10/10/2024 @ 9:30 AM	253	4,153	1	35
5	Immigration pros and cons: do you agree with the relaxation of immigration policies? 0 324 8 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Society > Immigration	3/19/2024 @ 11:43 AM	324	286	0	8
6	Should our government be permitted to legally spy on us? The privacy vs security dilemma 0 246 7 Strongly agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Security > Home security	10/11/2023 @ 11:55 AM	246	212	0	7
7	Should the Supreme Courts justices be elected or appointed? 1 252 15 Political appointment Peer appointment Public vote Unsure None of them Voted	Politics > Law > Judges	10/11/2023 @ 11:54 AM	252	700	1	15
8	Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? 2 650 21 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Economics > Public sector	10/11/2023 @ 11:54 AM	650	657	2	21
9	Direct democracy pros and cons: are referendums the ultimate democratic tool? 2 599 12 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Political theory > Democratic theory	10/27/2022 @ 8:13 PM	599	342	2	12
10	Do South American countries have the right to exploit the resources of the Amazon rainforest? 4 596 6 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Environment > Deforestation	6/9/2022 @ 12:57 PM	596	249	4	6
11	Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened? 1 852 3 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	852	200	1	3
12	Should we abandon nuclear energy? Time for a nuclear power phase-out? 1 490 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	490	394	1	1
13	EU-Russia relations and the "energy war". Are gas and oil legitimate instruments for political conflict? 0 388 3 Yes, legitimate instrument for conflict No, gas supply should not be instrumentalized Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Conflicts	3/18/2022 @ 1:32 PM	388	97	0	3
14	Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas? 0 418 25 Complete ban Further restrictions Should stay as it is Partially deregulated Completely deregulated Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	1/25/2022 @ 11:21 AM	418	1,172	0	25
15	Gun violence and deaths in America: should guns be banned? 0 506 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	506	1,794	0	20
16	Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player? 11 888 56 Nadal Djokovic Federer None of them Voted	Sports > Tennis > Legends	1/25/2022 @ 11:20 AM	888	16,411	11	56
17	Punishment for crimes: should we prioritize retributive or utilitarian justice? 0 574 6 Retributive justice (non-consequentialist) Utilitarian justice (consequentialist) Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Crime and punishment	7/16/2021 @ 6:59 PM	574	204	0	6
18	What is the ideal length for a video game single-player campaign? 2 309 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	309	440	2	0
19	Indie or AAA, which video games are most beneficial for the future of the industry? 1 435 3 Indie games AAA games Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Developers	6/8/2021 @ 3:06 PM	435	258	1	3
20	Best 80s tv show: Knight Rider, The A-Team or MacGyver? 1 304 13 Knight Rider The A-Team MacGyver Don't know Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Action-Adventure	6/8/2021 @ 3:06 PM	304	1,002	1	13
21	Best comic-book writers: Alan Moore vs Frank Miller 0 296 0 Alan Moore Frank Miller Unsure I don't like their comics Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Authors	6/8/2021 @ 3:05 PM	296	350	0	0
22	Should Scotland be an independent country? 5 413 15 Yes No Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Scotland	6/8/2021 @ 2:44 PM	413	2,926	5	15
23	Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK? 0 437 28 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	437	1,302	0	28
24	Old World vs New World: which wine do you prefer to buy? 1 259 1 Old World wines New World wines Unsure I don't like wine Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Wines	10/1/2020 @ 4:59 PM	259	174	1	1
25	Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting? 3 249 21 Star Trek Star Wars Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Sci-Fi	10/1/2020 @ 4:52 PM	249	1,860	3	21
26	To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree? 1 348 2 Agree Disagree Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Development	4/10/2020 @ 9:39 AM	348	176	1	2
27	Femen protests: effective or counterproductive for feminism? Share you views 0 264 1 Very effective Effective Neither effective or counterproductive Counterproductive Very counterproductive Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	4/10/2020 @ 9:39 AM	264	247	0	1
28	Are pharmaceutical companies ethical and concerned about the public good? 1 308 9 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	308	315	1	9
29	MIT vs Stanford: Which American tech university do you think is more influential? 1 251 4 MIT Stanford None of the two Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	2/14/2020 @ 3:36 PM	251	1,314	1	4
30	Is the multicultural state a doomed project in South Korea and Japan? (LSESU Korean Society Lectures) 0 394 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	394	131	0	6
31	Controlled crying: is it OK to let a baby cry to sleep? 0 360 12 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	360	577	0	12
32	Are entrepreneurs born or made? Do universities foster or kill the entrepreneurial spirit? 1 353 3 If fosters entrepreneurial spirit It kills it Neither forster or kill Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	2/14/2020 @ 3:34 PM	353	102	1	3
33	Can you trust Wikipedia? Should citing Wikipedia be acceptable at university? 1 242 2 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	242	199	1	2
34	Top 10 board game designers: Who deserves to be considered the best? 1 190 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	190	621	1	4
35	Competitive or cooperative board games? 0 294 2 Competitive games Cooperative games Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Board and card games > Cooperative	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	294	475	0	2
36	Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones? 2 362 8 Middle-Earth (LotR) Westeros (GoT) Unsure Other (specify below) Voted	Entertainment > Books > Fantasy	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	362	3,029	2	8
37	Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? 2 461 15 Leave Remain Unsure I don't care Voted	Politics > International affairs > European Union	10/23/2019 @ 11:40 AM	461	1,638	2	15
38	Under surveillance - Should police monitor you on social media? 0 198 4 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Security > Police	8/14/2019 @ 10:35 AM	198	93	0	4
39	Telegram vs WhatsApp: which messaging app do you trust the most? 0 193 0 Telegram WhatsApp Other app (specify below) None Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Messaging	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	193	193	0	0
40	SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world 1 474 20 SAS Navy SEALs Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Special forces	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	474	9,947	1	20
41	Should prostitution be legalized? Pros and cons of legalization 0 261 11 Yes, it should be legalized No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	5/24/2019 @ 6:28 PM	261	500	0	11
42	EU democratic deficit: Are the European Parliament Elections important? 0 180 3 Very important Moderately important Unimportant Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > European Parliament	5/24/2019 @ 6:27 PM	180	56	0	3
43	Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? 0 266 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	266	86	0	7
44	Gibraltar: Spain or UK? How should the dispute be settled? 2 319 5 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	319	3,581	2	5
45	Most charming comics series: Asterix or Tintin? 2 115 6 Asterix Tintin Both equally Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > European comics	3/15/2019 @ 11:01 AM	115	607	2	6
46	Internet shaming: deserved punishment or cyberbullying and mob justice? 1 235 1 Fair punishment Unfair cyberbullying / mob justice Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	2/28/2019 @ 10:54 AM	235	225	1	1
47	Transparency and open data: is your government trying hard enough? 0 430 7 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	430	117	0	7
48	Attack on Titan vs Naruto - which manga and anime series is better? 1 189 4 Attack on Titan Naruto Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Manga	12/18/2018 @ 10:51 AM	189	3,848	1	4
49	University fees: Should higher education be free for students? 2 131 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	131	277	2	0
50	Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game? 1 234 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	234	6,622	1	3
51	Paris or London, which city is more exciting? 0 99 9 Paris London Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Cities	9/14/2018 @ 2:45 PM	99	508	0	9
52	Surrogacy pros and cons - Should commercial surrogacy be legal? 0 181 5 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	181	426	0	5
53	Are universities excessively permissive with sexist and homophobic behavior among students? 2 153 4 Excessively permissive Acting correctly Overreacting Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Universities	8/31/2018 @ 1:37 PM	153	165	2	4
54	Does age matter in relationships? Is age difference a problem? 0 592 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	592	789	0	5
55	Challenges of prediction: Why do social scientists get it wrong so often? 2 111 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	111	201	2	1
56	Bach, Mozart or Beethoven: who was the best classical music composer? 2 244 29 Bach Mozart Beethoven Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Classical	6/21/2018 @ 2:06 PM	244	4,713	2	29
57	Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites? 1 126 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	126	217	1	11
58	Best Picasso paintings poll: which is his ultimate masterpiece? 1 137 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	137	93	1	6
59	Rules and regulations of football: is the video referee (VAR) a good idea? 0 96 6 Excellent idea Good idea Neither good or bad Bad idea Horrible idea Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Leagues	5/7/2018 @ 12:29 PM	96	296	0	6
60	Barefoot running: is it really that good or just a fad? 0 73 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	73	348	0	3
61	Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine? 2 175 18 Julius Caesar Augustus Constantine Other Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > History > Roman history	4/9/2018 @ 5:46 PM	175	1,798	2	18
62	Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga? 1 243 17 English Premier League Spanish La Liga Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Leagues	4/3/2018 @ 2:18 PM	243	13,058	1	17
63	Gender quotas in politics: an effective tool to empower women? 0 89 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	89	188	0	6
64	Gender inequality in sports: are professional athletes salaries fair for women? 1 95 31 Pay discrepancy is justified Discrimination against women Unsure Voted	Sports > Other > Earnings	3/8/2018 @ 2:56 PM	95	677	1	31
65	Space exploration pros and cons: Are space programs a waste of money? 2 901 210 Waste of money Good investment Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Science and Research	3/6/2018 @ 11:07 AM	901	5,406	2	210
66	Pros and cons of economic, social and political globalization: is globalization overall positive for our societies? 3 429 190 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	429	3,800	3	190
67	Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense? 1 287 6 No, it isn't justified Yes, it is justified Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	2/19/2018 @ 10:41 AM	287	980	1	6
68	Best political TV series and fictional president: The West Wing vs House of Cards? 0 62 1 The West Wing House of Cards Unsure A different series Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Political	2/13/2018 @ 1:52 PM	62	1,179	0	1
69	Electoral College pros and cons: should the USA use popular vote to elect the President? 2 383 28 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	383	1,247	2	28
70	Net neutrality pros and cons: Should governments intervene to ensure network neutrality? 2 247 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	247	2,246	2	51
71	Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them? 0 409 10 Technology destroys jobs It creates jobs Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Employment	2/5/2018 @ 4:23 PM	409	184	0	10
72	Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other? 0 125 8 Montana Brady Unitas Marino Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > American football > Quarterbacks	2/5/2018 @ 4:05 PM	125	1,163	0	8
73	Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies? 3 579 13 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	579	255	3	13
74	Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations? 0 121 21 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	121	151	0	21
75	Who has the power to authorize and declare war: President or Congress? 1 249 0 No need for Congress' authorization Congress must authorize war Unsure Voted	University > University of Missouri > Public Administration	1/29/2018 @ 5:01 PM	249	94	1	0
76	Voting age: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in the UK? Why? 0 158 7 Yes, lower voting age No Unsure Voted	University > University of Manchester > Political Science	1/29/2018 @ 5:00 PM	158	406	0	7
77	Is the criminal justice system racist? 1 60 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	60	221	1	3
78	Uber business model - Is Uber an online intermediary or a transportation service provider? 0 325 4 Transportation service provider Online intermediary Something else Unsure Voted	University > General discussions > Market regulation	12/20/2017 @ 10:30 AM	325	48	0	4
79	Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century? 1 117 8 Wittgenstein Heidegger None of the two Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Philosophy > 20th century philosophers	12/13/2017 @ 5:16 PM	117	788	1	8
80	Understanding crime statistics: why is measuring crime so problematic? 0 87 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	87	244	0	1
81	Apple Watch: failure or success? Will this smartwatch revolutionize wearables? 0 74 3 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	74	222	0	3
82	Children and technology: should small kids be encouraged to use tablets and computers? 2 242 15 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:18 PM	242	544	2	15
83	Do you believe in Santa Claus? Should parents make their kids believe in him? 3 176 9 Yes No Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:17 PM	176	392	3	9
84	Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons 0 247 33 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	247	1,429	0	33
85	Should children get pocket money? Is it good for their education and development? 4 266 11 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	266	723	4	11
86	Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons 0 235 19 Yes, Black Friday is worth it No, it is not worth it Unsure Voted	Consumers > Other > Sales	11/20/2017 @ 10:47 PM	235	340	0	19
87	Rossi vs Lorenzo vs Marquez: best motorcycle racer debate 1 219 4 Valentino Rossi Jorge Lorenzo Marc Marquez None of them Unsure Voted	Sports > Motorcycling > MotoGP	11/13/2017 @ 11:05 AM	219	4,569	1	4
88	Should churches be taxed? Is ending tax exemptions for them a good idea? 0 280 9 Yes, churches should be taxed No, churches should be tax exempt Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Taxes	11/6/2017 @ 11:48 AM	280	579	0	9
89	The school uniforms debate: should students wear uniforms? 2 249 5 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	10/29/2017 @ 12:41 PM	249	500	2	5
90	Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real? 6 330 21 Scientists exaggerate It is extremely dangerous Unsure Voted	Politics > Environment > Climate Change	10/16/2017 @ 10:03 AM	330	1,028	6	21
91	Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent? 1 355 25 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	355	3,942	1	25
92	Should Puerto Rico become independent or the 51st state of the USA? 0 329 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	329	290	0	0
93	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? 4 357 34 Yes, break away from Spain No, remain in Spain Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	9/24/2017 @ 2:16 PM	357	4,193	4	34
94	What is the best coffee in the world? 2 44 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	44	93	2	2
95	Police body cameras pros and cons - Can bodycams prevent unjustified police killings? 0 103 4 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	103	128	0	4
96	Best airplane in the world: Boeing vs Airbus 0 154 0 Airbus Boeing Unsure Voted	Consumers > Services > Travel	9/19/2017 @ 10:26 AM	154	258	0	0
97	BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better? 2 301 42 BMW Mercedes-Benz Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Luxury	9/19/2017 @ 10:22 AM	301	19,187	2	42
98	Is the portrayal of women in comic-books particularly sexist? 1 53 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	53	618	1	0
99	Political organization: centralization vs decentralization – which is the best approach? 2 249 7 Centralization Decentralization Unsure Voted	Politics > Governance > Decentralization	8/31/2017 @ 12:15 PM	249	780	2	7
100	Burkini pros and cons and ban: Is Islamic swimwear a good idea for Muslim women? 1 67 5 Excellent idea Good idea Neither good or bad Bad idea Horrible idea Undecided Voted	Lifestyle > Beliefs > Religion	8/18/2017 @ 9:22 AM	67	396	1	5
101	Does foreign investment in agriculture support sustainable development or is it just "land grabbing"? 0 182 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	182	83	0	5
102	Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers? 0 243 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	243	265	0	2
103	Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 2 212 18 Nirvana Pearl Jam Unsure None of them Voted	Entertainment > Music > Rivalries	7/31/2017 @ 4:26 PM	212	4,922	2	18
104	Does renewable energy create jobs? Renewable energy pros and cons 0 58 2 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	58	53	0	2
105	Differences between Game of Thrones books and TV show. Which is better? 0 92 1 The books are better The TV show is better Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Fantasy	7/16/2017 @ 10:15 PM	92	362	0	1
106	Best vacation spots: Ibiza vs Mykonos - Top 10 things to do in these islands 0 29 9 Ibiza Mykonos Both equally Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Islands	7/8/2017 @ 12:37 PM	29	1,081	0	9
107	Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate 0 64 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	64	555	0	2
108	Homeschooling pros and cons - Is homeschool better than public school? 1 233 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	233	463	1	3
109	Is nationalism a logical reaction to globalization? 1 185 1 Yes No Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	6/22/2017 @ 5:42 PM	185	231	1	1
110	Dukan vs Atkins diet plans - How to lose weight more effectively? 1 36 3 Dukan Atkins Unsure Both are scams Voted	Lifestyle > Health and Fitness > Diets	6/17/2017 @ 7:44 PM	36	1,208	1	3
111	Pollsters and political opinion polls: why so many prediction errors? 0 83 2 Bad sampling methods Intentional manipulation Respondents are not honest Unsure Voted	Politics > Elections > Predictions	6/11/2017 @ 3:30 PM	83	55	0	2
112	What is the most alarming effect of climate change and global warming? 0 189 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	189	189	0	3
113	Mass governnment surveillance pros and cons: Is NSA internet spying and data mining justified? 1 228 54 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Internet	5/21/2017 @ 6:10 PM	228	2,244	1	54
114	Eurovision poll: is the Eurovision Song Contest a waste of money and resources? 1 83 9 Waste of money Its organization is justified Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Contests	5/16/2017 @ 12:16 PM	83	759	1	9
115	Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ... 1 282 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	282	3,581	1	4
116	Pele vs Maradona: who is the best football player ever? 1 121 2 Pele Maradona Other (tell us who) Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Players	5/14/2017 @ 9:03 PM	121	938	1	2
117	What is the main barrier for economic diversification in developing resource-rich countries? 0 200 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	200	74	0	1
118	Was the PPACA healthcare reform ("Obamacare") good? Pros and cons 0 349 4 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Society > Healthcare	5/5/2017 @ 11:04 AM	349	247	0	4
119	Longest reigning British monarch, but is it time for Queen Elizabeth II's abdication? 1 191 2 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	191	240	1	2
120	Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? 0 136 8 Yes, legalize it No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Ethics and morality	4/25/2017 @ 10:50 PM	136	1,145	0	8
121	Is the world still unipolar? Are we witnessing the end of the US hegemony? 1 392 6 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	392	394	1	6
122	Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos? 8 325 236 Zoos are good (education & protection) Boycott zoos, they are cruel Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	4/19/2017 @ 4:30 PM	325	3,547	8	236
123	Is Kosher and Halal slaughter too cruel to animals? Should it be banned? 3 549 34 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	549	1,707	3	34
124	Best The Legend of Zelda game - Top games comparison, poll and debate 0 58 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	58	151	0	0
125	Media and terrorism - Should the media increase censorship on news about terrorist attacks? 1 106 15 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	106	395	1	15
126	Best chocolate in the world. Swiss or Belgians: who are the true chocolate champions? 2 457 16 The Swiss The Belgians None of them Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Sweets	4/4/2017 @ 12:09 AM	457	7,868	2	16
127	Is affirmative action a good approach against discrimination? 0 42 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	42	933	0	14
128	Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned? 0 309 79 It's appropriate It should be abolished Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	3/22/2017 @ 4:20 PM	309	3,759	0	79
129	What is the worst problem associated with immigrant detention centres? 1 143 6 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	143	88	1	6
130	Beyond market failures - Does government intervention promote or hinder innovation? 0 98 3 Government intervention is good for innovation Bad for innovation Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Regulation	3/1/2017 @ 5:12 PM	98	64	0	3
131	The biggest Oscar snubs for best picture: Citizen Kane, Goodfellas, The Shawshank Redemption or Boyhood? 0 69 4 Citizen Kane GoodFellas The Shawshank Redemption Boyhood Other film (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Oscars	2/28/2017 @ 12:24 PM	69	117	0	4
132	Free market pros and cons - Should we privilege allocative efficiency and accept the resulting inequality? 0 72 15 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	72	69	0	15
133	A popular fitness supplement, but is creatine worth it? Pros and cons of creatine 0 69 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	69	2,546	0	2
134	Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better? 2 169 73 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	169	1,277	2	73
135	Who is the best Doctor Who? Why? 0 173 6 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	173	842	0	6
136	Which “fastest man in the World” established the most astonishing records: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis or Usain Bolt? 0 113 8 Jesse Owens Carl Lewis Usain Bolt Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > Athletics > Sprint	2/1/2017 @ 5:40 PM	113	3,089	0	8
137	China-Taiwan relations: reunification or Taiwanese independence? 0 182 2 Taiwanese independence is better Chinese (re)unification is better Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > China	1/31/2017 @ 1:23 PM	182	116	0	2
138	Helping the poor: do we have a moral obligation to give money to charity? 2 71 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	71	617	2	3
139	Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable? 0 376 32 Yes, if it serves to save lives No, it is never justified Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Intelligence	1/26/2017 @ 9:35 PM	376	2,063	0	32
140	What is the best anime series of 2016? 0 61 1 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	61	113	0	1
141	The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment? 2 529 105 Extremely good Good overall Neither good or bad Bad overall Extremely bad Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Trade	1/24/2017 @ 11:05 AM	529	7,840	2	105
142	Ebooks pros and cons - Electronic book vs paper book: which is better? 0 89 9 Ebooks Paper books Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Reading habits	1/18/2017 @ 6:54 PM	89	701	0	9
143	In developed countries, should reformers focus on inequality rather than poverty? 2 117 1 Yes, focus on inequality No, focus on poverty Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Poverty	1/13/2017 @ 10:50 AM	117	149	2	1
144	Should Tibet be independent from China? Pros and cons of Tibetan independence 0 172 5 Yes, independent Tibet No, remain part of China Unsure Voted	Politics > Asian Politics > China	1/12/2017 @ 2:19 PM	172	267	0	5
145	Fracking pros and cons - Do you agree with the extraction of gas and oil using hydraulic fracturing? 0 154 18 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Environment > Mining	1/9/2017 @ 6:37 PM	154	707	0	18
146	Measuring poverty in the 21st century: Are “thick” measures better than “thin?” 3 77 3 "Thin" measures are better "Thick" measures are better Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Poverty	1/9/2017 @ 11:59 AM	77	263	3	3
147	Does online activism work? Does it have a positive impact on society? 3 261 16 It is positive It is negative Neither positive or negative Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	1/4/2017 @ 7:29 PM	261	459	3	16
148	Foie gras controversy: should it be banned due to the cruelty involved in its production? 1 169 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	169	321	1	3
149	Should Hong Kong be independent from China? 0 144 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	144	228	0	3
150	Private vs public schools: which type of education do you prefer for your children? 2 193 6 Private schools Public (state) schools Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/27/2016 @ 9:50 AM	193	427	2	6
151	Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy? 2 32 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	32	508	2	6
152	Japanese security and peacekeeping operations - Should Japan strengthen its army? 0 132 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	132	56	0	1
153	Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? Is free downloading theft? 0 241 18 Yes, it is theft No, it is not theft Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Copyright	12/13/2016 @ 2:31 PM	241	1,155	0	18
154	Should organ donation after death be mandatory? Facts, methods of consent, pros and cons 1 316 28 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	316	2,273	1	28
155	Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do aliens exist? Four scientific scenarios 2 93 11 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	93	388	2	11
156	Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? 7 478 32 Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Unsure None of the two Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Players	12/3/2016 @ 1:55 PM	478	11,026	7	32
157	US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy? 0 393 8 Mainly for Cuban diplomacy Mainly for US diplomacy For both equally Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Diplomacy	11/26/2016 @ 8:26 PM	393	251	0	8
158	Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries? 0 83 2 Mainly independent Loyal to national interests Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > European Commission	11/21/2016 @ 7:09 PM	83	40	0	2
159	Are long prison sentences an effective way to reduce crime? 1 93 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	93	205	1	4
160	Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it? 0 114 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	114	1,534	0	39
161	Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face? 1 472 5 Restoring Middle Class economic security