Historical Figures Who Changed the World

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The discussion centers around a series of polls comparing historical figures based on their positive contributions to the world. Participants express mixed feelings about the polls, with some finding them entertaining while others criticize their relevance and the difficulty of comparing figures from vastly different fields, such as Beethoven and Karl Marx. The conversation also touches on the nature of polls themselves, with users reflecting on their own engagement with polls and suggesting humorous alternatives. Notably, there is a debate about the significance of historical figures, with Julius Caesar being mentioned as a choice despite the comparison challenges. Overall, the thread highlights the community's enjoyment of polls while questioning their effectiveness and the comparisons being made.

Deserve to be famous?

  • julius caesar

    Votes: 4 66.7%
  • franklyn d. roosevelt

    Votes: 4 66.7%
  • joan of arc

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • cleopatra

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • general douglas mcarthur

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • karl marx

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • ludwig van beethoven

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • martin luther king

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • queen elizabeth 1st of england

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • queen isabella of spain

    Votes: 1 16.7%

  • Total voters
    6
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Which of the following historical figures do you
think did something positive for the world - changed something for the better that no one else was likely to change?
 
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The left one.
 
Are you making all these silly polls for some class project? I think youre pushing it with these never ending slew of polls.
 
PF users love polls. I liked the poll asking if you have ever responded to a poll. An even better question might have been "would you ever respond to a poll?" I wonder how many people would answer "No".
 
All the poll options are already well known! :confused:

These polls don't even make any sense. You are comparing apples and oranges here.
 
These people cover a vast range, how can you compare Beethoven to Karl Marx?
 
Evo said:
These people cover a vast range, how can you compare Beethoven to Karl Marx?

The idea is that you think about what sort of person most impresses you.
 
pitot-tube said:
The idea is that you think about what sort of person most impresses you.
That would vary by category.
 
It's a toss up between Gutenberg and Columbus.
 
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Evo said:
PF users love polls. I liked the poll asking if you have ever responded to a poll. An even better question might have been "would you ever respond to a poll?" I wonder how many people would answer "No".

I think it was "Do you answer polls?" That was one of my threads wayyy back.

I think I need to create another poll. Something about fish.
 
  • #11
Math Is Hard said:
I think it was "Do you answer polls?" That was one of my threads wayyy back.
Yes! I thought it was hysterical, if you responded, then you couldn't say no.

I think I need to create another poll. Something about fish.
I think you should. :biggrin:
 
  • #12
Cyrus said:
These polls don't even make any sense. You are comparing apples and oranges here.

I thought so also, but I picked Caesar anyway. I don't know how he became emperor since he was basically the Ralph Nader of ancient Rome.
 
  • #13
Really, all of the candidates were historically significant. Good or bad, they shaped what our society is today. I have to vote for all or none, and since I'm too lazy to click that many buttons...
 
  • #14
fourier jr said:
I thought so also, but I picked Caesar anyway. I don't know how he became emperor since he was basically the Ralph Nader of ancient Rome.
Ok, now you have to write a 10 page report on why Julius Caesar is better than each of the others mentioned.
 

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