Interesting, why bother voting for major party candidates in non-swing state states in the first place?
Voters disenchanted with their options in California, Massachusetts, etc. should not waste their vote. They would be better off voting for a 3rd party candidate. Then, they could make a tangible difference in helping that party reach the 5% popular vote mark that would lead to federal funding.
Trading votes in not illegal[0] in the US under the condition that no pecuniary value is added. In other words, as long as you don't buy or sell a vote. This website merely connects two voters from different parties and states and enabled them to pledge to swap votes.
So "democratic" tools such as these are used to further entrench the duopoly of the Republican/Democratic parties, instead of breaking them apart and helping create more parties that better represent the people?
If the vote is traded, it is a net 0 swing for any party involved. This tool was created with the explicit intent of gaining Hillary votes in battleground states because Trump is such a real threat to this country (and others).
Personally, I do not like Hillary as a presidential candidate and oppose many of her views and stances. However, I would much prefer her in office than Trump. I would love to see a true 3 (or more) party system in the future, but at this point in time you need to be realistic and direct your efforts where it make sense.
Voters disenchanted with their options in California, Massachusetts, etc. should not waste their vote. They would be better off voting for a 3rd party candidate. Then, they could make a tangible difference in helping that party reach the 5% popular vote mark that would lead to federal funding.