in reference to the why more views versus votes thing I think that has to with two things. 1. many people vote and then keep coming back to check on the results so those posts add up. 2. just like the GE more members don't join than join so I imagine members that are not GE type of people might look at the thread but either they don't have an opinion or feel it would not be fair of them to cast a vote since they will not be joining in.
I by the way voted for no cap, I don't mind people knowing that, also I see the majority would like a cap but have no idea what that should be