Submitted by Wildbats (not verified) on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 9:52am.
Vog,
It really depends on how they did the poll... WWAY's online polling does not prevent multiple votes. With a public proxy or proxy software someone could crank up 100's of votes. I actually witnessed this on the poll about "How do you think the petition against a taxpayer-funded ballpark will affect the future of the Sharks and Hammerheads?" I watched votes matched vote for vote; "I think it will vs. I think it won't", with over 100 votes being placed during 1 hour late on a Friday evening (yes, I don't have a life).
Just saying - WWAY polls may not be a valid indication of what the general population of Wilmington really wants.
What would be really good (and I think Councilwomen Padgett said this) if the City (or 3rd party) would conduct a proper poll. Key would be providing the pros (yes there are some - like $42M could really kick start the construction industry here in Wilmington which IMHO we really need - see note above on having a life) and cons to the stadium so the people really understand both sides to the question.
Depends on how they did the poll
Vog,
It really depends on how they did the poll... WWAY's online polling does not prevent multiple votes. With a public proxy or proxy software someone could crank up 100's of votes. I actually witnessed this on the poll about "How do you think the petition against a taxpayer-funded ballpark will affect the future of the Sharks and Hammerheads?" I watched votes matched vote for vote; "I think it will vs. I think it won't", with over 100 votes being placed during 1 hour late on a Friday evening (yes, I don't have a life).
Just saying - WWAY polls may not be a valid indication of what the general population of Wilmington really wants.
What would be really good (and I think Councilwomen Padgett said this) if the City (or 3rd party) would conduct a proper poll. Key would be providing the pros (yes there are some - like $42M could really kick start the construction industry here in Wilmington which IMHO we really need - see note above on having a life) and cons to the stadium so the people really understand both sides to the question.