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Things like this should not be decided by referendum. I get it, this isn't an official vote. But still ... Waste of resources asking the populace. You'll only e
by anonu 8y ago
Things like this should not be decided by referendum. I get it, this isn't an official vote. But still ... Waste of resources asking the populace. You'll only end up with Boaty McBoatface like outcomes...
- mrfusion 8y agoI find if you treat people like adults they’ll act like adults.
- anonu 8y agoMaybe... But not behind the anonymity of the internet. There's a lack of accountability that somehow brings the worst out of people
- genericid 8y agoThe consultation is not anonymous.
- chrisseaton 8y agoBut that's exactly what Boaty McBoatface proved wrong. People are childish and want to waste your time for fun.
- maxxxxx 8y agoWhat's wrong about Boaty McBoatface? They should not have overruled that decision. People would probably be more engaged if their opinion was asked and respected more often, not like now where they sometimes get asked when it's convenient and often overruled anyway. You also see that at the workplace. We often get asked by management how to do things better. Then people bring up proposals only to be ignored. No wonder people aren't engaged.
- chrisseaton 8y ago> What's wrong about Boaty McBoatface? The other choices were about recognising people who had achieved something and contributed in order to inspire others. This name celebrates inanity and being stupid for the sake of it.
- genericid 8y agoIf the people prefers being silly over recognizing inspiring people, so be it.
- walshemj 8y agoWhich is an out come of stem careers (except doctors) being treated with contempt in the UK.
- seattle_spring 8y agoMmm indeed, shallow and pedantic.
- maxxxxx 8y agoWhat's wrong with silly from time to time? With the very small number of opportunities like this you only recognize a very small number of people and ignore a lot of others who are as deserving.
- rndmio 8y agoI think they missed a trick really, calling the ship Boaty McBoatface would have given the opportunity to keep people engaged with the work they're doing. Think of the children's animated series, books, duvet covers, so much marketing potential while reinforcing the value of scientists (think Captain Planet for the Antarctic). Whimsy isn't necessarily inane or stupid.
- maxxxxx 8y agoVery true. Personally I would have more fun working on Boaty McBoatface than on the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
- projektir 8y agoI don't really think one poll about something inconsequential proves that "people are childish", which is a very heavy statement. You'll likely get some funny results if you try to figure out who voted...
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