In an online discussion group, one possible result is that extreme opinions become muted and thus appear more moderate than they really are.

This opinion appears to be supported by the character of the fishes in each.

But African public opinion appears to have shifted in the 1980's.

The opinions by blacks in both towns appeared to be quite similar.

But when it came to tax cuts for incomes above $250,000, people's opinions appeared to diverge according to their political views.

Around the league, opinions appear to differ greatly on whether a head coach should call the plays.

West German public opinion appears to be turning sharply against the one-to-one rate.

New Yorkers' opinions of teachers appear to have improved in the last seven years, the poll showed.

Similar opinions have appeared in other European media.

It will therefore not be the first time that public opinion in Europe appears to have more common sense than those responsible for making policy.