I share scepticism about the New7Wonders of Nature initiative, which does not give nominated sites internationally recognised status.

I share scepticism about the New7Wonders of Nature initiative, which does not give nominated sites internationally recognised status.

This feels like a self-promoting and income-generating exercise for the organisation. The popular vote method, by phone, internet or SMS, of nominating a natural wonder (or pop idol) is entertaining but has little serious merit. Of course people in different parts of the world will nominate their own site. What does it prove?

The method is designed to generate income for the producer through to the elimination stage.

We're not told how much money local SMS and MXit voting raised for the organisation. The New7Wonders voting …