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August 2006 Polls

Will higher university fees make students work harder?

Yes, they'll aim to get their money's worth
8%
Yes, they'll have less money to spend on socialising
8%
No, they'll just be in more debt
82%

Would you watch internet ads to get free music downloads?

Of course I would
25%
I'd give it a shot
40%
No way - I can't bear adverts
20%
I'd rather just pay for music
13%

Have you ever been to an illegal rave?

Yes, it was great
24%
Yes, but it was awful
4%
No, raves aren't my scene
55%
I'd rather go to a legal one
15%

Best action author?

McNab
0%
Clancey
0%
WHYMAN
87%
Pfft... what is this, a test poll?
12%

The most scrumptious take-away food is:

Indian
29%
Chinese
39%
Italian
10%
Fish & chips
20%

Should schools provide emergency contraception?

Yes - great idea
43%
No way
10%
No - but condoms would be good
37%
It depends on the school
7%

Who's going to win the league?

Arsenal
7%
Chelsea
17%
Liverpool
10%
Man United
14%
Bolton
50%

Do you ever buy fake designer gear?

No, only the real deal
22%
Probably, I can't tell the difference
31%
Yes - I love a bargain
26%
No, it's just wrong
19%

What do you think of Pete Doherty?

He's a twat
54%
He's the best singer/songwriter of his generation
2%
He's more famous for doing drugs than his music
32%
I've got nothing against him
10%

Will you be watching Snakes on a Plane this weekend?

Yes, I'm looking forward to it
24%
Yes, if I've got nothing better to do
10%
No, it's all hype
12%
No, I just don't want to watch it
53%

Will you be watching Big Brother tonight?

Yes, I'll be glued to the seat
39%
Yes, if there's nothing better on
8%
No, I got bored with it ages ago
25%
No, I have never seen Big Brother
25%

What do you think of university clearing?

Clearing could get you into uni
67%
If you get better results you could get into a better uni
22%
It's better to retake the exams
10%

Who do you respect more?

Tony Blair
24%
Harry Potter
59%
Nikki from Big Brother
16%

Are A-levels getting easier?

Yes, compared to 10
years ago
40%
Yes, I didn't even revise
5%
No, I worked my arse off
38%
I didn't do A-levels
15%

What do you think of the terror threat?

I need to buy a gas mask
6%
I'm a little nervous
47%
They'll target America first
12%
It's scaremongering by the government
32%

Should the NHS offer a wider range of condoms?

Yes, the more types the better
37%
Yes, it would help promote safe sex
42%
No, the range they have is fine
14%
No, it will encourage under-age sex
5%

Have you ever been a bully?

Yes, but I had good reason
4%
Yes and I feel ashamed
25%
No, not that I know of
55%
No, that's just evil
15%

Internet chat rooms are:

Great for meeting people
7%
Ok if you don't give out your personals
61%
For losers - pathetic people use them
19%
Dangerous - full of groomers
11%

How often do you go shopping?

As often as I can - it's great
29%
If I have a few quid lying about
49%
Never, I'm always broke
9%
Eurgh - I hate shopping
12%

Is it acceptable for a young person to be sacked by text message?

Yes - young people are comfortable with texts
2%
Maybe - they are being sacked after all
1%
No way - that's just really out of order
95%

Do you eat less during summer?

No, I eat more to keep my energy up
3%
I eat the same amount
27%
Yes, I lose my appetite in the heat
44%
I haven't noticed
24%

Do you read tabloids?

Yes, they're the best newspapers around
19%
Occasionally - with a pinch of salt
33%
No - they're for mindless idiots
30%
Newspapers don't interest me
16%

How keen are you to have sex?

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt
42%
I don't see what the big deal is
10%
I'm waiting for Mr/Miss right
25%
I can't wait
22%

How often do you read?

Constantly, books are entertaining and educational
49%
Sometimes, if there's nothing good on telly
35%
About once a year, if I'm forced to
13%
Never, reading is for losers
1%

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