RE: Petition- Fund my SPORTS ENGAGEMENT Project to increase the engagement in sportstalksocial.

That's correct! You've handle the proposal and petition system masterfully. I would argue better than I have. I should have made a petition about the off site fee before ever presenting a proposal. I applaud you for this.

The other difference is in how they are calculated but to be honest it's not so much about calculating anything as it is just finding general support. Since the calculations aren't made the same (stake versus stake weight) there's little way to calculate the true value the community will place. That being said this is a much better guide than just throwing it to the wall and seeing if it sticks.