may sound dumb to some, but i have a small and funny idea in my opinion.
what if had non-popularity gifts can send to opposite race only.
would be a constant battle of how loved/hated you was , and in a small way 0 on popularity would be bragging rights.
cause you would be greatly loved and hated at the same time... and is that not what hero's are?
greatly loved by your own, while greatly hated by the enemy.