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1	Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos? 8 297 225 Zoos are good (education & protection) Boycott zoos, they are cruel Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	4/19/2017 @ 4:30 PM	297	3,464	8	225
2	Space exploration pros and cons: Are space programs a waste of money? 2 842 194 Waste of money Good investment Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Science and Research	3/6/2018 @ 11:07 AM	842	5,155	2	194
3	Pros and cons of economic, social and political globalization: is globalization overall positive for our societies? 3 398 190 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	398	3,781	3	190
4	Dolphin hunting: should it be completely banned or should this tradition be preserved? 8 283 135 Yes, completely banned No, if dolphins are captured alive No, traditions should be respected Unsure Voted	Politics > Environment > Animal protection	9/23/2016 @ 12:07 PM	283	3,710	8	135
5	Pros and cons of video games: Should kids play them? 3 282 126 Yes, excellent for kids Yes, good for kids Neither good or bad No, bad for kids No, awful for kids Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Players	5/17/2016 @ 2:44 PM	282	3,606	3	126
6	Should animals be banned in the circus? 5 445 108 Ban animals in circuses Don't ban animals in circuses Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Other > Circus	11/12/2015 @ 12:03 PM	445	6,033	5	108
7	The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment? 2 517 105 Extremely good Good overall Neither good or bad Bad overall Extremely bad Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Trade	1/24/2017 @ 11:05 AM	517	7,838	2	105
8	Should kids have cell phones? What is the best age for the first one? 0 512 94 Before 6 yo Between 6 and 8 yo Between 9-11 yo Between 12 and 14 yo No, they should not Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Children	3/2/2016 @ 12:48 PM	512	4,683	0	94
9	Should exotic animals be kept as pets? Should the ownership of wild animals be banned? 3 263 88 Exotic pets should be banned No, they shouldn't be banned Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Animals > Pets	4/7/2016 @ 9:48 PM	263	2,907	3	88
10	Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned? 0 297 79 It's appropriate It should be abolished Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Crime	3/22/2017 @ 4:20 PM	297	3,736	0	79
11	Technology pros and cons: is technology good or bad for society? 1 82 77 Great for society Good Neither good or bad Bad Very bad and dangerous Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Science	4/24/2016 @ 12:03 PM	82	1,317	1	77
12	Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better? 2 159 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	159	1,272	2	72
13	Should cities offer free public WIFI access to their citizens despite its high cost? 2 174 58 Yes, free wifi for everyone No, too costly or risky Unsure Voted	Consumers > Services > Public services	9/1/2016 @ 5:48 PM	174	2,717	2	58
14	Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player? 11 873 56 Nadal Djokovic Federer None of them Voted	Sports > Tennis > Legends	1/25/2022 @ 11:20 AM	873	16,400	11	56
15	Mass governnment surveillance pros and cons: Is NSA internet spying and data mining justified? 1 211 54 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Internet	5/21/2017 @ 6:10 PM	211	2,236	1	54
16	Net neutrality pros and cons: Should governments intervene to ensure network neutrality? 2 235 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	235	2,245	2	51
17	BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better? 2 281 42 BMW Mercedes-Benz Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Luxury	9/19/2017 @ 10:22 AM	281	19,178	2	42
18	Hydropower pros and cons: Is hydroelectric energy that good? Should we promote it? 0 98 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	98	1,533	0	39
19	Pros and cons of school assignments: Should kids have homework? 2 239 35 Homework should be abolished It should be reduced It's ok as it is More homework needed Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	5/3/2016 @ 3:59 PM	239	1,145	2	35
20	Drone strikes pros and cons: do you agree with the use of military drones? 1 310 34 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Security > International	9/20/2016 @ 4:46 PM	310	621	1	34
21	Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain? 4 318 34 Yes, break away from Spain No, remain in Spain Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Nationalism	9/24/2017 @ 2:16 PM	318	4,192	4	34
22	Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons 0 219 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	219	1,405	0	33
23	Torture pros and cons: Is torture ever acceptable? 0 339 32 Yes, if it serves to save lives No, it is never justified Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Intelligence	1/26/2017 @ 9:35 PM	339	2,043	0	32
24	Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? 7 473 31 Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Unsure None of the two Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Players	12/3/2016 @ 1:55 PM	473	10,997	7	31
25	Constitutional monarchy vs republic: which is the best form of government? 2 495 31 Constitutional monarchy Republic Unsure Authoritarian rule Other Voted	Politics > Political theory > Democratic theory	4/14/2016 @ 9:45 PM	495	5,479	2	31
26	Gender inequality in sports: are professional athletes salaries fair for women? 1 93 31 Pay discrepancy is justified Discrimination against women Unsure Voted	Sports > Other > Earnings	3/8/2018 @ 2:56 PM	93	674	1	31
27	Yankees vs Mets, which New York baseball team do you prefer? 1 184 30 NY Yankees NY Mets Unsure Both equally Voted	Sports > Baseball > MBL	1/10/2015 @ 9:16 AM	184	4,490	1	30
28	Bach, Mozart or Beethoven: who was the best classical music composer? 2 240 29 Bach Mozart Beethoven Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Classical	6/21/2018 @ 2:06 PM	240	4,698	2	29
29	Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK? 0 407 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	407	1,300	0	28
30	Electoral College pros and cons: should the USA use popular vote to elect the President? 2 366 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	366	1,246	2	28
31	Should gorillas be banned in zoos? 2 99 27 Yes, ban gorillas in zoos No, let zoos have gorillas Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Animals > Zoos	6/19/2016 @ 8:09 PM	99	873	2	27
32	Should I stay or should I go? How to deal with infidelity 1 1117 27 Break up Revenge affair Open up the relationship to others Probation period, give a last chance Go to counseling Forgive and try to forget Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Couples	10/2/2015 @ 5:06 PM	1,117	439	1	27
33	Are beauty pageants good or bad for the child? Should they be banned? 0 245 26 Should be banned Should be further regulated Should remain as they are Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Children	6/11/2015 @ 11:34 AM	245	2,803	0	26
34	Should organ donation after death be mandatory? Facts, methods of consent, pros and cons 1 286 26 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	286	2,199	1	26
35	Should transactions with tax haven countries and offshore centers be restricted? 1 651 25 Ban transactions Restrict them further Let them as they are Facilitate them further Deregulate completely Voted	Politics > Economics > Taxes	3/30/2016 @ 2:12 PM	651	192	1	25
36	Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent? 1 325 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	325	3,933	1	25
37	Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas? 0 369 24 Complete ban Further restrictions Should stay as it is Partially deregulated Completely deregulated Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	1/25/2022 @ 11:21 AM	369	1,160	0	24
38	Should cannabis be legalized? 4 155 24 Yes, fully legalized Yes, for medical purpose only No, it should not Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	3/26/2015 @ 5:58 PM	155	618	4	24
39	Most informative social network: Facebook, reddit or Twitter? 1 632 24 Facebook Reddit Twitter Other social network Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Internet > Social media	1/4/2015 @ 1:04 AM	632	1,182	1	24
40	Is Kosher and Halal slaughter too cruel to animals? Should it be banned? 3 451 22 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	451	1,603	3	22
41	Dolphins in captivity: should dolphinariums be banned? 5 116 22 Don't ban dolphinariums Ban dolphinariums Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	8/9/2015 @ 1:17 PM	116	1,158	5	22
42	Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton: who will be the next president? 1 435 22 Donald Trump Hillary Clinton Other candidate Unsure Voted	Politics > Elections > US Presidential Elections	6/2/2016 @ 12:52 PM	435	3,141	1	22
43	Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? 2 587 21 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Economics > Public sector	10/11/2023 @ 11:54 AM	587	647	2	21
44	Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting? 3 224 21 Star Trek Star Wars Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Sci-Fi	10/1/2020 @ 4:52 PM	224	1,858	3	21
45	Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real? 6 316 21 Scientists exaggerate It is extremely dangerous Unsure Voted	Politics > Environment > Climate Change	10/16/2017 @ 10:03 AM	316	1,024	6	21
46	TTIP pros and cons: Is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) a threat or an opportunity? 0 266 21 Threat Opportunity Unsure Neither threat nor opportunity Voted	Politics > International affairs > Economic agreements	10/13/2015 @ 6:55 PM	266	1,384	0	21
47	SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world 1 410 20 SAS Navy SEALs Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Politics > Security > Special forces	8/14/2019 @ 10:34 AM	410	9,840	1	20
48	Genetic engineering debate: Should human cloning be legal? 0 16 20 No, complete ban to human cloning Yes, but only therapeutic human cloning Yes, legalize reproductive and therapeutic human cloning Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Science and Technology > Biology	2/25/2016 @ 9:52 PM	16	1,260	0	20
49	Gun violence and deaths in America: should guns be banned? 0 495 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	495	1,790	0	20
50	Do you think the recent global financial crisis is temporary or the beginning of a fundamental model change? 0 720 19 Temporary crisis Model change Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Crisis	9/7/2015 @ 10:41 AM	720	147	0	19
51	Should whale meat be completely banned worldwide, including for Inuits and other aboriginal communities? 3 123 19 Complete ban of whale meat Stricter regulation would be enough Leave it as it is Deregulate meat consumption Unsure Voted	Politics > Other > Animal rights	3/5/2015 @ 1:58 PM	123	490	3	19
52	Collingwood FC or Carlton FC: which Melbourne football team do you prefer? 1 125 19 Collingwood Football Club Carlton Football Club Both equally None of them Unsure Voted	Sports > Australian Football > Teams	3/2/2015 @ 10:51 AM	125	3,693	1	19
53	Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations? 0 98 19 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	98	138	0	19
54	Fracking pros and cons - Do you agree with the extraction of gas and oil using hydraulic fracturing? 0 133 18 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Environment > Mining	1/9/2017 @ 6:37 PM	133	704	0	18
55	Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine? 2 170 18 Julius Caesar Augustus Constantine Other Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > History > Roman history	4/9/2018 @ 5:46 PM	170	1,788	2	18
56	Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 2 208 18 Nirvana Pearl Jam Unsure None of them Voted	Entertainment > Music > Rivalries	7/31/2017 @ 4:26 PM	208	4,920	2	18
57	Ferrari vs Lamborghini: best Italian luxury sports car? 0 142 18 Ferrari Lamborghini Unsure I don't like any of them Voted	Consumers > Motor > Luxury	2/18/2016 @ 11:55 PM	142	4,155	0	18
58	Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga? 1 240 17 English Premier League Spanish La Liga Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Leagues	4/3/2018 @ 2:18 PM	240	13,041	1	17
59	Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? Is free downloading theft? 0 209 17 Yes, it is theft No, it is not theft Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Copyright	12/13/2016 @ 2:31 PM	209	1,128	0	17
60	Who will win the UEFA Euro 2016? 1 203 17 Germany Spain England Portugal Belgium Italy France Russia Other team (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > National teams	6/6/2016 @ 6:34 PM	203	13,527	1	17
61	Best chocolate in the world. Swiss or Belgians: who are the true chocolate champions? 2 388 16 The Swiss The Belgians None of them Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Sweets	4/4/2017 @ 12:09 AM	388	7,836	2	16
62	Pokémon Go pros and cons. Is Pokémon Go a good game? Controversy and facts 2 64 16 Excellent game Good game Bad game Horrible game Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Mobile games	7/26/2016 @ 12:15 PM	64	612	2	16
63	Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? 2 433 15 Leave Remain Unsure I don't care Voted	Politics > International affairs > European Union	10/23/2019 @ 11:40 AM	433	1,635	2	15
64	Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? 2 165 15 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Babies	1/9/2016 @ 12:49 PM	165	2,498	2	15
65	Children and technology: should small kids be encouraged to use tablets and computers? 2 211 15 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:18 PM	211	541	2	15
66	Most influential philosopher in contemporary thinking: Kant or Hegel? 3 41 15 Kant Hegel Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Philosophy > German philosophers	6/11/2015 @ 1:38 PM	41	637	3	15
67	Does online activism work? Does it have a positive impact on society? 3 250 15 It is positive It is negative Neither positive or negative Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Activism	1/4/2017 @ 7:29 PM	250	446	3	15
68	Should the Supreme Courts justices be elected or appointed? 1 219 15 Political appointment Peer appointment Public vote Unsure None of them Voted	Politics > Law > Judges	10/11/2023 @ 11:54 AM	219	693	1	15
69	Should the UK government encourage or stop fracking? 4 150 15 Strongly encourage fracking Encourage fracking only as temporary solution Neither encourage or prevent fracking Stop fracking Unsure Voted	University > Activism Research Network CCCU > Energy	10/10/2016 @ 2:22 PM	150	655	4	15
70	Elgin marbles debate: Should the British Museum Parthenon sculptures and marbles be brought back to Greece? 1 134 14 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Arts > Museums	6/21/2016 @ 7:48 PM	134	949	1	14
71	Keynes vs Friedman: who was the most influential economist? 2 228 14 Keynes Friedman Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Economists	10/20/2015 @ 3:32 PM	228	1,042	2	14
72	How should power be devolved in the UK? What levels of government should be prioritized? 0 100 14 Shift power mainly to regional governments Shift power mainly to city regions Shift power mainly to local councils A return to county councils A federation of nations in the UK Power should not be decentralized Unsure Voted	Politics > UK politics > Devolution	9/21/2015 @ 4:29 PM	100	213	0	14
73	Is affirmative action a good approach against discrimination? 0 26 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	26	929	0	14
74	Migration pros and cons: what should we do about illegal immigration? 0 124 14 Expel illegal immigrants and strengthen border control Don't expel them but increase border control Keep things as they are now Regularize immigrants Regularize migrants and facilitate future immigration None of the above (explain in comments) Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Immigration	10/27/2016 @ 5:17 PM	124	617	0	14
75	Pokémon, Super Mario or Zelda: which is the top Nintendo game series? 1 145 13 Pokémon Super Mario Legend of Zelda Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > Nintendo	3/26/2016 @ 12:07 PM	145	7,282	1	13
76	Should Scotland be an independent country? 5 388 13 Yes No Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Scotland	6/8/2021 @ 2:44 PM	388	2,920	5	13
77	Best 80s tv show: Knight Rider, The A-Team or MacGyver? 1 290 13 Knight Rider The A-Team MacGyver Don't know Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Action-Adventure	6/8/2021 @ 3:06 PM	290	998	1	13
78	Is astrology real? Is it as a true science or a pseudoscience? 1 76 13 It is a science and works It often works Unsure Pseudoscience doesn't work It is a scam Voted	Lifestyle > Beliefs > Astrology	4/12/2016 @ 11:18 PM	76	793	1	13
79	Instagram vs Snapchat: what is the best photo sharing App? 1 145 13 Instagram Snapchat Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Photo apps	12/7/2015 @ 8:33 PM	145	419	1	13
80	Driverless cars pros and cons - Are self-driving cars worth the data sharing price? 0 70 13 Yes, they do No, they don't Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Regulation	10/20/2016 @ 1:07 PM	70	153	0	13
81	Mac vs PC pros and cons: what computer should I buy? 0 76 12 PC Mac Equal Unsure Voted	Consumers > Computers and tablets > Computers	3/16/2016 @ 5:12 PM	76	797	0	12
82	Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies? 3 543 12 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	543	252	3	12
83	Should we rebel against the system with Flatpack Democracy? 0 131 12 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > UK politics > Local politics	6/15/2015 @ 1:41 PM	131	102	0	12
84	Controlled crying: is it OK to let a baby cry to sleep? 0 343 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	343	575	0	12
85	Pros and cons of marriage: is marriage outdated? 1 167 12 No, marriage is the right choice Marriage is neither good or bad Yes, marriage is outdated Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Couples	4/16/2016 @ 6:47 PM	167	985	1	12
86	Guyana-Venezuela border: What country should Essequibo belong to? 4 91 12 Guyana Venezuela Independent country Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Conflicts	5/14/2016 @ 4:39 PM	91	924	4	12
87	Android OS vs iOS - Google vs Apple: what is the best mobile operating system? 3 75 11 Android iOS Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Operating systems	12/28/2015 @ 11:37 AM	75	380	3	11
88	Best rock band: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? 2 95 11 The Beatles The Rolling Stones Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Rock	10/24/2015 @ 9:40 PM	95	1,573	2	11
89	Best online dating site or app: Badoo, Match.com, Meetic, Tinder or Zoosk? 1 328 11 Badoo Match.com Meetic Tinder Zoosk Other service Don't know Voted	Lifestyle > Relationships > Dating	1/18/2015 @ 10:43 PM	328	200	1	11
90	Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent? 1 97 11 No, parental consent should be required Yes, vaccinate regardless of consent Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Healthcare	7/9/2016 @ 1:22 PM	97	2,233	1	11
91	Best animated movies: Disney or Ghibli? 1 147 11 Disney Ghibli Studio Both equally Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Animated	2/8/2015 @ 1:22 PM	147	3,463	1	11
92	Should prostitution be legalized? Pros and cons of legalization 0 239 11 Yes, it should be legalized No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	5/24/2019 @ 6:28 PM	239	497	0	11
93	Direct democracy pros and cons: are referendums the ultimate democratic tool? 2 573 11 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Unsure Voted	Politics > Political theory > Democratic theory	10/27/2022 @ 8:13 PM	573	330	2	11
94	Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic? 1 189 11 Mini 600 Beetle 2CV None of them Unsure Voted	Consumers > Motor > Small cars	8/31/2018 @ 12:58 PM	189	2,101	1	11
95	Is there intelligent life on other planets? Do aliens exist? Four scientific scenarios 2 77 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	77	387	2	11
96	Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites? 1 122 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	122	215	1	11
97	Should children get pocket money? Is it good for their education and development? 4 242 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	242	717	4	11
98	NAFTA pros and cons: is NAFTA good or bad? 0 287 11 Very good Good Bad Very bad Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Trade	10/24/2016 @ 10:49 AM	287	174	0	11
99	Do you think dogs should be allowed on the beach? 4 35 10 Yes, dogs should be allowed No, they shouldn't Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Animals > Dogs	4/8/2015 @ 3:44 PM	35	609	4	10
100	Prince vs Michael Jackson: who was the best pop singer and influential artist? 2 256 10 Prince Michael Jackson Unsure Another artist Voted	Entertainment > Music > Pop	4/21/2016 @ 7:57 PM	256	4,016	2	10
101	On religious and moral education: Should religion be taught in public schools? 0 267 10 Yes, it should be taught Yes, but taught only secularly No, religion should be taught outside schools No, religion shouldn't be taught at all Unsure Voted	Politics > Education > Children	6/6/2016 @ 5:10 PM	267	1,847	0	10
102	Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them? 0 344 10 Technology destroys jobs It creates jobs Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Employment	2/5/2018 @ 4:23 PM	344	182	0	10
103	Ebooks pros and cons - Electronic book vs paper book: which is better? 0 86 9 Ebooks Paper books Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Reading habits	1/18/2017 @ 6:54 PM	86	695	0	9
104	Should size zero models be banned? 0 235 9 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Lifestyle > Fashion and beauty > Models	6/7/2015 @ 9:43 AM	235	808	0	9
105	Paris or London, which city is more exciting? 0 95 9 Paris London Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Cities	9/14/2018 @ 2:45 PM	95	506	0	9
106	Should Ukraine be invited to join the EU? 1 140 9 Yes, it should be invited No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > EU Membership	4/17/2015 @ 10:13 AM	140	1,380	1	9
107	European financial crisis: Will the Euro collapse? 1 476 9 No, long term survival Yes, it will collapse Unsure Voted	Politics > EU politics > Currency	5/26/2016 @ 12:35 PM	476	551	1	9
108	Governments' responses to the Ebola crisis: correct, knee-jerk reaction or complacency? 1 299 9 Correct response Knee-jerk reaction Complacency Unsure None of the above Voted	Politics > Society > Healthcare	10/29/2014 @ 11:30 AM	299	141	1	9
109	Where do you find better deals on Amazon or eBay? 0 539 9 Amazon eBay About the same in both Unsure Voted	Consumers > Other > Online shopping	11/30/2014 @ 2:41 AM	539	180	0	9
110	Do you believe in Santa Claus? Should parents make their kids believe in him? 3 164 9 Yes No Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Education > Children	12/13/2017 @ 4:17 PM	164	390	3	9
111	Best vacation spots: Ibiza vs Mykonos - Top 10 things to do in these islands 0 26 9 Ibiza Mykonos Both equally Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Travel > Islands	7/8/2017 @ 12:37 PM	26	1,081	0	9
112	Best internet browser: Chrome, Firefox or Explorer? 3 213 9 Chrome Firefox Explorer Another one Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Browsers	1/31/2015 @ 12:49 PM	213	409	3	9
113	Ethical eating: is it wrong to eat meat? Is veganism the only moral option? 1 182 9 Yes, veganism is the only moral option No, meat eating is defensible I am unsure Meat unethical but eating eggs and dairies is fine Voted	Lifestyle > Beliefs > Ethics and morality	5/30/2016 @ 1:41 PM	182	3,169	1	9
114	Giuseppe Verdi or Richard Wagner: the virtuosity of the Italian maestro or the power of the German genius? 0 42 9 Verdi Wagner None of them Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Opera	3/31/2015 @ 5:02 PM	42	702	0	9
115	Driving age debate: what should be the minimum age requirement? 0 54 9 Under 16 y.o. 16 y.o. 17 y.o. 18 y.o. 19 y.o. 20 y.o. 21 y.o. or higher Unsure Voted	Politics > Society > Regulation	11/29/2015 @ 11:02 AM	54	1,388	0	9
116	Are pharmaceutical companies ethical and concerned about the public good? 1 288 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	288	310	1	9
117	Love Calcio? Juventus vs Milan vs Inter: which is the best Serie A Team? 0 36 9 Juventus AC Milan Inter Milan Another Serie A team Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Clubs	7/12/2015 @ 4:30 PM	36	1,833	0	9
118	Should churches be taxed? Is ending tax exemptions for them a good idea? 0 266 9 Yes, churches should be taxed No, churches should be tax exempt Unsure Voted	Politics > Economics > Taxes	11/6/2017 @ 11:48 AM	266	578	0	9
119	Who will win the Champions League? 3 186 9 FC Barcelona Real Madrid Bayern Munich Juventus FC Paris Saint-Germain SL Benfica Manchester United Chelsea FC FC Porto Other club Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Clubs	10/16/2015 @ 6:38 PM	186	8,173	3	9
120	Are multinational corporations replacing states as the main actors in the international arena? 0 234 9 No, states will remain the main actors Yes, companies will rule the world Equal power between governments and corporations Unsure Voted	University > London School of Economics > Collective security	10/7/2016 @ 12:03 PM	234	115	0	9
121	Console wars - Playstation 4 vs Xbox One, which video game should I buy? 0 68 8 PlayStation 4 Xbox One Unsure Voted	Consumers > Consoles and accessories > Consoles	7/9/2015 @ 2:28 PM	68	465	0	8
122	Canon vs Nikon: Which is the best camera brand? 1 118 8 Canon Nikon Unsure Voted	Consumers > Cameras > Digital cameras	9/8/2016 @ 3:40 PM	118	3,098	1	8
123	Tea or coffee: which one do you prefer? 1 95 8 Tea Coffee Both None Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Drinks	10/30/2014 @ 11:03 AM	95	255	1	8
124	PS Vita: Dead or Alive? Will PlayStation Vita eventually become a commercial success? 0 199 8 Long term great success Long term success Neither success or failure Long term failure Long term great failure Voted	Consumers > Consoles and accessories > Handhelds	2/20/2015 @ 2:03 PM	199	487	0	8
125	Are dogs better than cats? Which of these furry companions do you prefer? 3 216 8 Cats Dogs Unsure Don't like them Voted	Lifestyle > Animals > Pets	12/5/2015 @ 12:01 PM	216	1,727	3	8
126	Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones? 2 337 8 Middle-Earth (LotR) Westeros (GoT) Unsure Other (specify below) Voted	Entertainment > Books > Fantasy	10/23/2019 @ 11:41 AM	337	3,026	2	8
127	Twilight vs The Hunger Games: Which film series do you prefer? 0 33 8 The Twilight Saga The Hunger Games Unsure None of them Voted	Entertainment > Movies > Young adults	11/27/2014 @ 8:22 AM	33	919	0	8
128	Should plastic bags be banned or taxed? 2 253 8 They should be banned They should be taxed Neither banned nor taxed Unsure Voted	Politics > Environment > Pollution	10/15/2015 @ 10:18 PM	253	307	2	8
129	Which is the best unseen comedy character in TV history? 1 35 8 Ugly Naked Guy Maris Crane Bob Sacamano Mrs Wolowitz Another (add to comments) Unsure Voted	Entertainment > TV and series > Characters	1/25/2016 @ 9:08 PM	35	798	1	8
130	Best Marvel superhero team: Avengers, Fantastic 4 or X-Men? 3 49 8 Avengers Fantastic Four X-Men Other team Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Comics > Superheroes	2/22/2016 @ 5:47 PM	49	1,436	3	8
131	BioWare or Bethesda: which developer designs better RPGs? 1 165 8 BioWare Bethesda Unsure Equally good Voted	Entertainment > Video games > RPGs	4/4/2015 @ 7:45 PM	165	3,597	1	8
132	Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other? 0 117 8 Montana Brady Unitas Marino Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > American football > Quarterbacks	2/5/2018 @ 4:05 PM	117	1,161	0	8
133	Does beer or wine give you a worse hangover? 1 50 8 Beer Wine Unsure Both equal Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Drinks	12/30/2014 @ 11:19 PM	50	307	1	8
134	Which faction in World of Warcraft do you prefer: Alliance or Horde? 1 143 8 Alliance Horde Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Video games > MMOs	11/14/2014 @ 8:32 AM	143	4,078	1	8
135	WhatsApp double blue tick: useful feature or invasion of privacy? 1 92 8 Useful feature Invasion of privacy None of the above Unsure Voted	Consumers > Software and apps > Messaging	5/2/2015 @ 6:33 PM	92	179	1	8
136	US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy? 0 356 8 Mainly for Cuban diplomacy Mainly for US diplomacy For both equally Unsure Voted	Politics > International affairs > Diplomacy	11/26/2016 @ 8:26 PM	356	250	0	8
137	Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century? 1 115 8 Wittgenstein Heidegger None of the two Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Philosophy > 20th century philosophers	12/13/2017 @ 5:16 PM	115	787	1	8
138	Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? 0 107 8 Yes, legalize it No, it shouldn't Unsure Voted	Politics > Law > Ethics and morality	4/25/2017 @ 10:50 PM	107	1,140	0	8
139	Which “fastest man in the World” established the most astonishing records: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis or Usain Bolt? 0 110 8 Jesse Owens Carl Lewis Usain Bolt Other (specify below) Unsure Voted	Sports > Athletics > Sprint	2/1/2017 @ 5:40 PM	110	3,086	0	8
140	North London derby: the Arsenal – Tottenham rivalry. Pick your side! 1 50 8 Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur I dislike both Unsure Voted	Sports > Football (soccer) > Rivalries	11/6/2016 @ 1:19 PM	50	2,013	1	8
141	Positivism vs post-positivism: Which is the best approach to global politics research? 0 122 8 Positivism Post-positivism None of the above Unsure Voted	University > University of Manchester > Political Science	9/22/2016 @ 11:56 AM	122	172	0	8
142	Immigration pros and cons: do you agree with the relaxation of immigration policies? 0 289 8 Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Society > Immigration	3/19/2024 @ 11:43 AM	289	280	0	8
143	DotA 2 vs League of Legends: which one do you consider the best MOBA game? 1 76 7 DotA 2 Unsure League of Legends I don't like the genre Voted	Entertainment > Video games > MOBA	12/30/2015 @ 12:28 PM	76	4,329	1	7
144	Is the Erasmus student exchange programme a successful initiative or a waste of money? 2 125 7 Successful programme Unsure Waste of money Voted	Politics > Education > European Union	9/16/2015 @ 12:35 PM	125	482	2	7
145	Pizza wars: Pizza Hut or Domino's Pizza? 1 163 7 Pizza Hut Domino's Pizza Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Food > Fast Food	3/18/2016 @ 1:24 PM	163	3,346	1	7
146	Emoji in text messages: yes or no? 1 90 7 Emoticons, yes please No thanks (I always avoid them) Don't like them but use them anyway Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Other > Habits	4/2/2016 @ 6:28 PM	90	413	1	7
147	New queen of pop: Katy Perry or Lady Gaga? 2 145 7 Katy Perry Lady Gaga None of them Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Pop	5/27/2015 @ 5:56 PM	145	3,700	2	7
148	Eurovision poll: is the Eurovision Song Contest a waste of money and resources? 1 73 7 Waste of money Its organization is justified Unsure Voted	Entertainment > Music > Contests	5/16/2017 @ 12:16 PM	73	755	1	7
149	Best F1 driver: Vettel, Alonso or Hamilton? 3 102 7 Sebastian Vettel Fernando Alonso Lewis Hamilton Other pilot (specify below) Only the car matters Unsure Voted	Sports > F1 > Pilots	5/13/2016 @ 2:59 PM	102	3,927	3	7
150	In science we trust ... but do you trust scientists? 0 65 7 Always Most often Sometimes Rarely Never Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Science and Technology > Research	1/19/2016 @ 1:42 PM	65	323	0	7
151	Home or hospital birth? Find out the pros and cons of home birth 1 262 7 Home birth Hospital birth Midwife-led units Equal risks Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Family > Babies	10/3/2016 @ 10:33 PM	262	476	1	7
152	British mystery writers: Agatha Christie vs Arthur Conan Doyle 0 103 7 Agatha Christie Arthur Conan Doyle Both equally Another author I am unsure Voted	Entertainment > Books > Crime	3/5/2015 @ 6:49 PM	103	2,019	0	7
153	Child-free flights: should airlines offer kid-free zones to their passengers? 0 175 7 Yes No Unsure Voted	Consumers > Services > Travel	2/23/2016 @ 8:46 PM	175	192	0	7
154	Do you think representative democracy is the best form of government? 0 81 7 Yes, representative democracy is the best No, Athenian (direct) democracy is better No, authoritarian rule is better Unsure Voted	Politics > Political theory > Democratic theory	5/20/2015 @ 5:03 AM	81	615	0	7
155	Airbnb pros and cons. Is sharing economy a valid business model or simply unfair competition? 1 135 7 Airbnb is a fair business model Airbnb is unfair competition Unsure Voted	Politics > Business > Entrepreneurship	8/5/2015 @ 2:16 PM	135	191	1	7
156	Political organization: centralization vs decentralization – which is the best approach? 2 228 7 Centralization Decentralization Unsure Voted	Politics > Governance > Decentralization	8/31/2017 @ 12:15 PM	228	778	2	7
157	Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? 0 222 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	222	84	0	7
158	Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons 0 229 7 Yes, Black Friday is worth it No, it is not worth it Unsure Voted	Consumers > Other > Sales	11/20/2017 @ 10:47 PM	229	333	0	7
159	Plastic surgery pros and cons: is it really a good idea? 1 36 7 No, plastic surgery is a bad idea Neither good or bad Yes, plastic surgery is good Unsure Voted	Lifestyle > Fashion and beauty > Looks	12/26/2015 @ 10:55 AM	36	371	1	7
160	EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain? 1 125 7 EU free movement of is good Bad Unsure Voted	University > GlobalNET21 > UK politics	4/5/2016 @ 11:47 AM	125	369	1	7
161	Voting age: Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in the UK? Why? 0 139 7 Yes, lower voting age No Unsure Voted	University > University of Manchester > Political Science	1/29/2018 @ 5:00 PM	139	403	0	7
162	Should our government be permitted to legally spy on us? The privacy vs security dilemma 0 198 7 Strongly agree Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > Security > Home security	10/11/2023 @ 11:55 AM	198	204	0	7
163	Should Turkey join the European Union? 2 104 6 Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly disagree Voted	Politics > International affairs > European Union	7/16/2016 @ 12:39 PM	104	777	2	6
164	Do South American countries have the right to exploit the resources of the Amazon rainforest? 4 555 6 Strongly agree