fan vote

Supporter ballot process

A fan vote is a poll allowing supporters to choose participants, winners, or outcomes in entertainment or sports.

Common in reality television eliminations, awards shows, and professional sports all-star selections: She made the team through the fan vote alone.

Fan votes generate engagement but sometimes produce results that favor popularity over merit.

Related

contest · election · viewer · supporter · idol · celebrity · ranking · choice · favorite · campaign · fandom · rally · cheer · followers · online · social media · hashtag · trending topic

Categories
Opposites
source of decision authority

fan voteexecutive decision

Choice made by leadership

jury verdict · peer review · curated selection

selection methodology

fan votemerit-based selection

Choosing by demonstrated ability

appointment · nomination · lottery · random selection · seeding

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G