relevant quote to wikipedia:
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"The problem with the format is it's not fully embracing the culture of how the Internet determines what's of value," said Andrew Rasiej, co-founder of TechPresident, a bipartisan group blog that tracks online campaigning. "Look at Wikipedia. The 'wisdom of the crowd,' as it's known, is not only a technological phenomenon, it's a cultural phenomenon."
this youtube question the candidates thing seems like it may be a passing fad, but who knows? it says anderson cooper picks the questions though, so it's not as if you're taking power out of someone's hands.