I’d like to know how the forum members are distributed throughout the globe. Observe that I divided the countries into mainly cultural-geographical divisions. They’re as accurate as my very limited knowledge of many foreign countries can make it, so if you believe that a better categorization can be made of some countries, please let me know.
[Moderator’s note: Aspointed out by jrs, something has gone awry with this poll. The first choice used to be “USA”. Now, it is gone from the poll. I have therefore changed the poll-question to ask about _ non-US _ members. -sNerd]
I’d like to know how the forum members are distributed throughout the globe. Observe that I divided the countries into mainly cultural-geographical divisions. They’re as accurate as my very limited knowledge of many foreign countries can make it, so if you believe that a better categorization can be made of some countries, please let me know.
I don’t, however, know where Greece belongs?
Most probably it’s Southern Europe but you should tell me before i reply.
Why not simply divide into the main continents? The way you did is not accurate at all; in example, I live in Brazil: not south europe nor spanish america (I chose this option, though), as Brazil colonization was carried out by the portuguese.
That’s my opinion: use the common geographical division. Maybe separate the USA, as the majority is from there.
Why not simply divide into the main continents? The way you did is not accurate at all; in example, I live in Brazil: not south europe nor spanish america (I chose this option, though), as Brazil colonization was carried out by the portuguese.
That’s my opinion: use the common geographical division. Maybe separate the USA, as the majority is from there.
In the categories above Brazil would be included with South Europe and Spanish America.
I chose to classify the countries CULTURALLY as well as GEOGRAPHICALLY, which is why Spain, Portugal and Italy are classified along with Central and South American countries.
As I disclaimed: my knowledge of foreign countries is not thorough or completely accurate, especially with respect to Asia, South and Central America, Africa and the Middle East.
And yes I did make the USA a class on its own for that reason.
No, I chose not to divide by continents because I thought that would be too broad, espcially with Asia.
To eldiego:
I classified Greece with Eastern Europe. I apologize if that is inaccurate culturally.
Now that you guys have revealed the confusion on the categories, perhaps I should ask a moderator or administrator to edit the poll to the following (if possible):
You forgot Austria. Greece could be South Europe or Balkan. Balkan = Greece, Albania and all the former republics of Yougoslavia. For Europe + Medditerranean you didn’t mention Cyprus and Malta.
Don’t they have decent world-maps in the USA? For your poll you should decide how to chop up the world. Geographically or culturally. Geographically you should use the proper denominations like Western, Central and East European, Central, South, North Africa, above or below the Sahara etc. For cultures you should refer to language families: germanic, anglo-saxon, latin (= Spanish, French, Portugese), arab, …
You forgot Austria. Greece could be South Europe or Balkan. Balkan = Greece, Albania and all the former republics of Yougoslavia. For Europe + Medditerranean you didn’t mention Cyprus and Malta.
Don’t they have decent world-maps in the USA? For your poll you should decide how to chop up the world. Geographically or culturally. Geographically you should use the proper denominations like Western, Central and East European, Central, South, North Africa, above or below the Sahara etc. For cultures you should refer to language families: germanic, anglo-saxon, latin (= Spanish, French, Portugese), arab, …
No, I didn’t bother to look at a world map, but I assure you we have high-quality world maps in printed and electronic forms here! I made this poll rather hastilly and recalled the countries from the top of my head (not from a map). Let me contact a moderator or administrator…
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since I don’t know who is capable of changing the poll, I’ll just request from this post any moderator/administrator who can, change the poll above to the following to avoid the confusion of the original categories:
I’m surprised there are no responses from Australia and Asia (India). I know we do have some Canadians here.
This poll is very recent (started last night)–so only a very small fraction of the main posters have participated. I’ve also noticed that most foreigners, except Europeans and Canadians, tend to be less active in these forums than Americans. Perhaps it’s the limited Internet access or busy lifestyle–I’m not sure.
I was one of those votes in Canada. Personally I preferred the cultural sections better. It differentiated between Anglosphere countries (where you’d normally find more Objectivists). I think that the UK is distinct from Europe, India from Asia, Canada from Mexico, etc.
Just a quick tip, rename Australia to “Oceania”, that is what we call the region of Australia, New Zealand and the nearby pacific islands south of Asia.
I’m bumping this because there’s only 44 votes, and I am certain there are far more than 44 members! So for the other 1031 members who did not vote yet, please vote!
You have to figure, though, the vast majority of “members” have only been here once and never came back or don’t come on here anymore. I’d say 53 is probably an accurate representation of the regulars on the board.
If would be nice if the Invision software let one search for members, using the contents of the “Location” field in their profiles (where Location contains text).
Even though I am in the US six months of every year, I voted Asia because that’s where my actual home is. I’m from India, and I know for sure I’m not the only Asian in this forum (mine is the only vote so far for Asia). I guess the others are too busy working insanely late hours for their respective US clients :dough: I know I am and it’s a wonder I manage to find time to browse this forum.
I’m surprised there are no responses from Australia and Asia (India).
Here I am… This is me…
I observe the 3votes for Asia(including mine) are from India, and each one of us has replied in this thread. To conclude, Objectivism is far more popular in India than in the other Asian countries.
I made this poll rather hastilly and recalled the countries from the top of my head (not from a map). Let me contact a moderator or administrator…
