Highlands Ranch, CO USA No, because not all of the members are Americans -- plus, many join and/or drop out of the group continuously. Melodi, 19
Gahanna, OH USA No, but they represent an interesting one. Jane, 62
West Linn, OR USA No. I think if it did it would have to include a lot of blank entries. That said I think there is a fair amount of diversity on the site. Alias Irrelevante They couldn't possibly, since they all have internet access. But they do represent some different lifestyles and viewpoints. Karen, 22
Ames, IA USA No. Most of the responses are from a younger demographic, I don't see many middle-age men, or seniors. Janet, 44
E. Brunswick, NJ USA I doubt it very much. Laura, 37
Lowell, MA USA No. There are millions of Americans who lack computers or computer skills. A certain percentage of our population is illiterate. Another sizable segment is more oriented to consuming than to describing. Jill, 61
Saylorsburg, PA USA That's hard to say, since most of us don't know much about the others. I do think there's a pretty wide variety of opinions and beliefs. Judy, 62
Easton, KS USA I think there are a variety of answers, but I would gather the site is missing entire groups of thought and existence. Felicia, 36
Lowell, MA USA No. But sometimes it's worth it. Karen, 22
Ames, IA USA I think we have a good crosssection. I've seen lots of extreme answers, one side and the other on a lot of the questions. Not to mention different age groups, lots of different regions of the US and we're getting some from other countries now too (though it would be a lot of fun with more). Triana, 29
Austin, TX USA No. I think it is a decent sampling of unique individuals but definitely not an accurate representation of a broad cross-section of the US population. There are way too many people who haven't ever heard of the site, let alone even have a computer. Doug2, 29
Overland Park, KS USA Being an Aussie - I would probably say no. I have read most of the replies and they are basically all the same. That's Americans for you!!!!! Brad, 21
Sydney AUSTRALIA I don't think so. There are some freaky americans out there who don't know about 2000 days, and think their voices are not being heard. All ethnicities, welfare to rich, black to yellow, are we all being represted? Dunno Stephanie, 25
TX USA I don't know, but I bet we could find out. This would depend on people being honest. If there was a manditory question. One that asked where people lived, age, race, religion, and economic status. We might be able to find a good estimate. Probably No Possibly We could find out if the probable is true of false. Christopher, 28
San Mateo, CA USA Not an entirely accurate cross-section, but for the most part, yes. Nicci, 27
Las Vegas, NV USA I really dont know! Tam I submitted this question because I'd like to know what others think. Reba, 50+
Silver Spring, MD USA I think that the US is so diverse that an accurate cross-section isn't completely possible. I do think that the people who respond to the 2000 days questions represents a well diversified portion of America's population, and that's great because this will bring many opinions of the people across America.
Jessica, 18
Fairfield, CT USA
No, in a number of different ways: for one thing, the respondents all have computer and internet access, one way or another, and at least a basic level of savviness. That doesn't discount as many people as it would have ten years ago, but it's still a good demographic descriptor. We're all literate, for that matter.
We have the leisure time to answer the questions. That discounts another large chunk.
But aside from that, there's the question of what kinds of people who fit the above are then going to a) be aware of the project, b) be interested, and c) want to participate. The relationship between that group and the general populace is probably similar to that between the general populace and the people who call in to talk radio shows.
Bill, 27
New Orleans, LA USA
Preston, CT USA I would say about 25km...was young and stupid at the time, as I only did it for something to do one morning. Brad, 21
Sydney AUSTRALIA
Barring the fact that I feel bad for the non-Americans on the list right now, I would say no. While there is a wide range of ages, most of the people who post are female...
Cancer, 20NYC, NY USA No. I think we learn about 2000 days through friends and relatives and are basically the same. KarenNJ, still 25
Milltown, NJ USA Probably not. I think the fact that we all use the net is a sign that it's not a good representative. But I think that it's a decent representation, yeah. Angela, 18
Bella Vista, AR USA No. Only certain types of people, I believe, would be interested in such a project. Many could care less about the opinions of others or even to think for themselves enough to answer. Johanna, 18
OK USA