Show of Hands

A very specific group. Everyone on SoH is wealthy enough to afford an Ithing or smart phone.

Ohh, very good point. I didn't think about that!

I feel the same way! I only asked because I've noticed that, for the most part, SOH users seem you be very understanding and tolerant of one another. Of course, there are still riffs, but nothing like what I read on Facebook or see in "real life."

But perhaps I just need to find new mates!

It is, indeed! We're on O'ahu. I think my favorite thing about living here is the local personality and culture. The people are so unique and lovely. I'm trying to soak it all up while I have time! Have you visited any of the islands before?

Ooh, that sounds so nice! I haven't had te opportunity to visit

Agreed! That's what sparked my SOH obsession... I love intelligent, friendly debate and the people here seem to excel at that!
No, I'm actually from Arkansas originally :) My husband is military, so we're stationed out...

...here for a bit! Big improvement from AR. I don't ever want to leave!

...any of the other islands yet, but I definitely plan in it! I've heard Kauai is unbelievable. I love to hike, which is great because there are so many great trails out here!

I see a lot of people from both sides so I'd like to believe it's an accurate representation in SoH polls. But the numbers in your polls will reflect the people you follow and those who follow you, diverse or narrow as they are.

In 2012 alone, between Samsung and Apple, there were over 350 million smartphones sold. That's around 1 in 20 people in the world, assuming a population of 7 billion. So yeah, I think I might agree now that I did the math.

That, and Tony mentioned in the past that Republicans / conservatives were disproportionately represented on SoH.

In my opinion, it represents a specific segment of the population, but it's not inherently inaccurate as a reflection of the general population, but that's probably a bit of a stretch. I chose a specific group, though. (:

It's not just your friends... Ignorance and arrogance are widespread. I try to avoid the controversial topics, because... Well, they're controversial. I just don't want to deal with arguing with people who are unreasonable. I love SoH because most of

When I went to Hawaii, I obviously spent most of my time around the main island, but I took a private boat to the other islands with some friends. :)
Spectacular. It's really a country in it's own right.

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the users are actually somewhat reasonable. (:

Off topic: have you always lived in Hawaii? :)

I asked a similar question a while back, and realized that it just depends on how many followers you have.

BCKR - glad you said that. I mentioned the same thing a week ago and Tony popped in to say the gap has closed to almost even now.

Oh goodness! You look so young and beautiful! Congrats to you and your husband. :)
Awesome! What a great place to be stationed.

Oh, absolutely! :) I took a helicopter on one of the days... That was so absolutely stunning as well. Too bad I didn't know you then! We all could have gone out to dinner or something, haha. Then again - awkward third wheel status right here.

You are too kind! Thank you! :)
Yes, we were ecstatic when he was placed in paradise!

Yes, it seems like as good of a place as any! Which island are you living on? :) It's such a beautiful island. (:

State*, not the second island.

Good to know! I'll also add that wealth is not the only factor in owning a smart device. Many people just don't want one and thus get excluded regardless of income. Or they're Amish. ;)

For a lot of question, it is representative. Not for the ones about owning an iPad, though.