[socillion]

The Time poll for person of the year is notorious for being rigged. In 2009, 4chan got moot to the top, in addition spelling out "marblecake also the game" with the first initials of the 21 top nominees. [1]

In 2012, something similar was done [2].

2013? Yup. http://www.dailydot.com/news/time-person-of-the-year-miley-c...

Anyway, my point is that the Time poll isn't even a reflection of popularity.

The 2013 article also covers these 2 topics.

1. http://musicmachinery.com/2009/04/27/moot-wins-time-inc-lose...

2. http://www.dailydot.com/society/hackers-time-person-year-kju...