in person vs. online: Definitely in-person, even if it will eliminate potential participants who have commitments "at home". I struggle with task flexibility vs. hiring a person for a job that requires focused attention.
As for the "mini-publics everywhere" question: Perhaps it would be interesting for you to outline what would NOT work well by using a mini-public, and what alternate method would work in those cases.
in person vs. online: Definitely in-person, even if it will eliminate potential participants who have commitments "at home". I struggle with task flexibility vs. hiring a person for a job that requires focused attention.
As for the "mini-publics everywhere" question: Perhaps it would be interesting for you to outline what would NOT work well by using a mini-public, and what alternate method would work in those cases.