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Community: Polls & Surveys

July 2005 polls

Giving your partner an STI:

Forgivable.
20%
A dumping offence.
20%
Bang out of order.
53%
No big deal.
5%

Is the horror movie dead?

Films aren't scary any more.
73%
Films are terifying.
7%
Horror films will rise from the dead.
19%

What's your favourite ice cream?

Twister.
30%
Cornetto.
16%
Magnum.
20%
Haagen Dazs.
33%

Can opera survive as an artform?

Yes. It's vibrant and exciting.
25%
No. It's boring and elitist
23%
Maybe, but it needs updating
31%
No. Young people just don't like it.
19%

Do you like living in a houseshare?

Yes, I love the company
30%
No, I can't afford to live alone
7%
I still live with my folks.
62%

Do you take vitamins to supplement your diet?

Yes, everyday
14%
Yes. When I can remember
34%
No, I eat a balanced diet
12%
No, I can't be bothered.
38%

Do you think this year's festival season is the best ever?

Yes
22%
No
77%

Do you think there will be more terrorist attacks in the near future?

Yes
95%
No
4%

Do you think ID cards will make for a safer country?

Yes, they will make it harder for terrorists
15%
Maybe, but it could go either way.
36%
No, they will not make any difference
48%

Would you dump your partner if they had a one-night fling with someone else?

Yes. I'd feel betrayed
77%
No. If it was a one-off
13%
It's only sex
8%

If you won a million pounds would you...

Go mad and spend the lot
8%
Invest it
2%
Spend some, invest some.
88%

Every gamer needs...

The Playstation 3
15%
The Xbox 360
17%
The Nintendo Revolution
4%
A life.
63%

What do you love about a British summer?

The food and drink. Pimms goes down a treat
0%
Britain's Hotspots. Brighton, Newquay... Who needs Ibiza?
0%
The weather's unpredictability makes life more exciting
0%
Nothing, that's why I'm off ASAP.
0%

Harry Potter is...

An amazing fantasy world for kids and adults
34%
An overdrawn adventure with interesting bits
22%
A hyped-up load of dross.
42%

Can we tackle climate change without the Americans being on board?

Yes
13%
No
40%
Maybe, but it will be much harder.
46%

What is most likely in the future?

Teleportation
7%
Atom-sized computers
41%
Living on Mars
42%
World peace
8%

Will the events of last Thursday change your attitudes towards using public transport?

No, I will go about my life as usual
58%
Yes, I will avoid it as much as possible
10%
I dont think it will affect public transport in my area.
31%

Would you go to war for your country?

Yes
16%
No
34%
Maybe. Depends on the cause.
49%

Should more state school students be admitted to Oxford and Cambridge?

Yes
68%
No
31%

Will Britain's Muslim community be treated with more suspicion after the London bombings?

Yes
75%
No
24%

Are you pleased that London is hosting the 2012 Olympics?

Yes
80%
No
19%

Do you ever use sunbeds?

Yes, I hate being pale at this time of year
7%
Occasionally, but I wouldn't do it often
19%
No, they're way too dangerous
73%

Do you think G8 protestors should be punished?

Yes, they are attempting to ruin a good cause
58%
No, they should be allowed to express their feelings.
41%

Who gave the best Live 8 performance?

Robbie Williams
37%
Pete Doherty
1%
Madonna
25%
Pink Floyd
27%
U2
8%

Should the musicians pay to perform at Live 8 because of all the free publicity they'll get?

No. That's so cynical
51%
Yes. Their record sales will be boosted after the show.
48%

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