The Great Helicopter Debate: When Public Input Goes Awry The recent naming of Nova Scotia's four new helicopters has sparked debate about public input in creative decision making.
On one hand, citizens engaging with their government is heartening; on the other, it can highlight challenges of crowd sourcing.
A British naming contest from 2016, where "Boaty McBoatface" was deemed too informal and ultimately replaced with a more traditional name, has influenced Nova Scotia's suggestions.