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(Split Thread) Using Polls on Cyburbia
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SlaveToTheGrind
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Mike D. said:
Should we take a poll on that?
ludes98
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Chet said:
In my limited time here, there do deem to be alot of polls. Does that mean that they are overused? IMHO, no. It avoids some meaningful discussion. However, most people seem to post from work and it gives them a chance to weigh in on subjects quickly. As for passe, I think polls are forever chic. That being said I would agree that not every subject needs a poll, and I wish voting in polls didn't register as a new post.
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We sheet a poll summary sheet, to see how Cyburbanites feel on the hottest five subjects posted.
For instance on the Who Pays More Taxes? thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9222 the middle class is on top at 38.5%, while the rich and the poor are tied at 30.8% each.
On the Do well-designed homes double as fetish objects? thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9194 the question was asked "Why are we so obsessed with our homes?" Here are how Cyburbanites feel:
31.6% Aesthetics
26.3% We want our own Versailles, to be the king or queen or our little plots of dirt
15.8% To boost the value of our homes
On the City vs. City #4: Seaside, FL vs. Ford Heights, IL thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2122 Ford Heights wins at 58.3% and Seaside loses at 41.7%.
That kind of thing. We need an auto-summarizer
For instance on the Who Pays More Taxes? thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9222 the middle class is on top at 38.5%, while the rich and the poor are tied at 30.8% each.
On the Do well-designed homes double as fetish objects? thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9194 the question was asked "Why are we so obsessed with our homes?" Here are how Cyburbanites feel:
31.6% Aesthetics
26.3% We want our own Versailles, to be the king or queen or our little plots of dirt
15.8% To boost the value of our homes
On the City vs. City #4: Seaside, FL vs. Ford Heights, IL thread http://www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2122 Ford Heights wins at 58.3% and Seaside loses at 41.7%.
That kind of thing. We need an auto-summarizer
Rumpy Tunanator
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Chet said:
Whats wrong with a poll? Polls are fun and indiscreet.
Chet
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Rumpy Tuna said:
Yes RT, we know you have many indiscretions.
[begin moderator brick to the head]
Perhaps thats my point. Many of us - especially moderators and lurkers - whom aid or view cyburbia from work for meaningful professional purposes. Lately, I have taken the tact to look at every thread I respond to and ask, "would my boss approve of this use of company time?"
Wanigas - as a result of that, I have not voted in nor followed any of the polls you mentioned. (sorry polls)
As a result, I have also scaled back - but not eliminated - my FAC participation to after hours and weekends. I know of several cyburbanites that feel the same way, several after IT scares that could have cost them dearly.
So friends, my point is, be wise, dont lose the colelctive sense of humor that has formed here, and dont ruin it for others.
[end moderator brick to the head]
Rumpy Tunanator
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All right, I'll curb my poll consumption. Sorry polls
Cardinal
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I'm not much concerned about the number of polls or the topics they cover.Respond to them if you like, or ignore them. The annoying thing to me is when an old post gets revived because someone votes in it. These discussions went on months ago and came to a natural end. Polls can be made to time out, and I have lately set a closing date for every post in which I've included a poll. Maybe that needs to be a default?
Chet said:
I strongly agree with you on this Chet... as of late... I have really cut down on my time during the work day.....especially in regards to FAC. I brushed upon this topic in another thread.
Some of the topics in FAC that are on front page under thread spotting really aren't appropriate from the professional prospective. I like coming to Cyburbia to get a quick check on the Planetizen newslines.. and see the boards... put my NY 2 cents in. But some of the images and lingo really isn't work/office appropriate... despite whether I find it humorous or not.
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Chet said:
[paranoid chill of fear] Who got the poke? I hope no one got fired. [/paranoid chill of fear]
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Polls - I can live without them. I also hate it when old polls are revived when someone votes on them. Sometimes it's good to revive some discussions, while other times some discussions should just die and never come back - like Wal-Mart debates. As a mod, I'll close a poll depending on the timeliness of the subject matter.
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Like a Hilton sister?Planificador Urbano said:
I don't really mind the polls. Although, I too have noticed their "overuse" as of late. My opinion reflects that of Cardinal. Vote if you like them, ignore them if you don't... Seems like a simple enough solution to me.
