05-24-2003, 12:52 AM
Hi,
The main problem is that, if reading posts in threaded view, every time you open a post you have to stare at that brain dead poll while scrolling down to the discussion. :)
But, seriously, the polls are useless. All Internet polls are useless because the respondents are self selected. And one doesn't have to have a degree in marketing to know that, a little common sense and a certificate from Trudy's Preschool is enough.
In the rare case (so far hypothetical) where a poll might be called for, a poll without the option to respond would be better. However, since the Lounge is *not* a democracy (it is a benign dictatorship ;) ), I'm hard pressed to think what would actually call for a poll.
--Pete
The main problem is that, if reading posts in threaded view, every time you open a post you have to stare at that brain dead poll while scrolling down to the discussion. :)
But, seriously, the polls are useless. All Internet polls are useless because the respondents are self selected. And one doesn't have to have a degree in marketing to know that, a little common sense and a certificate from Trudy's Preschool is enough.
In the rare case (so far hypothetical) where a poll might be called for, a poll without the option to respond would be better. However, since the Lounge is *not* a democracy (it is a benign dictatorship ;) ), I'm hard pressed to think what would actually call for a poll.
--Pete
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