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# TITLE: Should people be allowed to make a living from running an online gambling company? [56bf3a1ecb047f51c2609262a79bdddb]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 3
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - People should be allowed to make a living from running an online gambling company, although this should only be the case if online gambling providers and companies are proactive in ensuring the safety and well-being of gamblers. This could be achieved through careful identification and support of problem gamblers, and through a robust, up-to-date regulation of the industry. Participants were asked how they felt about their experience. Participants reported a number of reasons why they think online deliberation could be useful, or an interesting process for researchers, public health officials, policy-makers and participants. Below are some examples: Why might online deliberation be an interesting experience for participants: [Having a] chance to reflect on a personal problem. I think [it] allows to understand better the issues one might face in ones life. A process to allow participants to connect with other people. [Makes me] think of other people's opinions on an issue. [Allows people to consider other opinions, and participants themselves to] feel as part of a community. [Makes participants] feel happy about thinking about an issue and being able to give [my] opinion. Gives participants a chance to put my mind
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, people should be allowed to make a living from running an online gambling company. However, there are a number of issues that are important to address when talking about this topic. Firstly, the protection of those with gambling addictions is of paramount importance. Many people will spend large amounts of money on gambling, and will not have considered the impact of this on their finances and lives. Companies must be proactive in helping to identify those with gambling addictions, and also offer help and support to those that need it. Secondly, the regulation of the gambling industry is of utmost importance. This is especially important as the gambling industry continues to grow, and new gambling technologies continue to be created. Therefore, regulation of the industry must be reviewed and updated to keep up with the new and changing gambling landscape. If these conditions are met, and people are proactive in ensuring the safety and well-being of gamblers, then it should be allowed for people to make a living from running an online gambling company.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, people should be allowed to make a living from running an online gambling company. However, there are a number of issues that are important to address when talking about this topic. Firstly, the protection of those with gambling addictions is of paramount importance. Many people will spend large amounts of money on gambling, and will not have considered the impact of this on their finances and lives. Companies must be proactive in helping to identify those with gambling addictions, and also offer help and support to those that need it. Secondly, the regulation of the gambling industry is of utmost importance. This is especially important as the gambling industry continues to grow, and new gambling technologies continue to be created. Therefore, regulation of the industry must be reviewed and updated to keep up with the new and changing gambling landscape. Finally, if we are to allow people to make a living from running an online gambling company, we must ensure that the correct checks and balances are in place. This is to ensure that the interests of gamblers and those with gambling addictions are protected, and also to prevent the gambling industry from growing in an uncontrolled manner.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Final consensus statement: In general, people should be allowed to make a living from running an online gambling company. However, there are a number of issues that are important to address when talking about this topic. Firstly, the protection of those with gambling addictions is of paramount importance. Many people will spend large amounts of money on gambling, and will not have considered the impact of this on their finances and lives. Companies must be proactive in helping to identify those with gambling addictions, and also offer help and support to those that need it. Secondly, the regulation of the gambling industry is of utmost importance. This is especially important as the gambling industry continues to grow, and new gambling technologies continue to be created. Therefore, regulation of the industry must be reviewed and updated to keep up with the new and changing gambling landscape. If these conditions are met, and people are proactive in ensuring the safety and well-being of gamblers, then it should be allowed for people to make a living from running an online gambling company.
2: 4,2,3,1
2: 2,3,4,1
1: 1,3,2,4