Poll Feature
 

I would participate in polls. What I would rather have a a like/love button for when pictures of quilts are posted. Much easier to push a like/love button as your reaction to the quilt rather than posting a message...for me anyway.

If I am asked for a true personal opinion, that is one thing. A poll which casts a vote for "A" or "B" is not really that valid, in my opinion. It is cold and impersonal.

It seems that when someone asks for opinions about options for their quilt, they get opinions across the board. A poll would just add up the numbers. I would not participate in polls because I never do from a political or quasi-political poll because they are structured to evoke a pre-planned outcome. I am amazed at their use and mis-use. So, I will offer opinions on lots of threads but I would not participate in polls.

I have no interest in participating in, or creating a poll. It would require more time than I have available. I seldom read the posts that have the word "Which" in the title.

If I am looking for an opinion, I want an opinion. I don't want to preselect the answers and have people choose from that list. We all have blindspots and I have learned so much from the members on the QB, answers i never even thought of. I have never found members to be bashful, maybe over polite, but not bashful at answering questions or giving their opinions. So I would not initiate a poll. As for answering polls, I am suspicious of a hidden marketing usage so I won't answer them. For this poll, I saw it was initiated by patricej, one of our moderators/leaders, so I answered here. On the flip side, my hubby has polls on his man forums and he says they are mostly silly things, but they are fun and it is nice to see the results tabulated and you dont have to read all the posts to get the results.

I see people's point about not having to scroll through all the messages, but I usually find the reasons people give to be more valuable than just the yes/no or this fabric/that fabric answer. I think the conversation is valuable, not just the percentage of people favoring each choice (in whatever the matter is).

Plus sometimes I "know" someone on the board and feel that their opinion is particularly valuable on a particular subject. That sort of thing gets lost in a poll.

Maybe..depending on what is being asked

I'd be jumping, and leaping, and praising God if we could do polls on every area of the site. I've used other sites that have this capability, and it has always been very helpful.

I could vote even if I don't care to leave a comment.

Those who wish to comment are not hindered in doing so.

I could see at a glance a summary of opinions without having to scroll through all of the comments. (Using the computer to scroll down and mouse click hurts my arms. I have to limit how much I do that.)

I'm sure I could come up with other reasons, but these are a good start.

I'd also like the ability to add an emoji like Facebook allows if anyone is listening to other suggestions.

I think it might be useful for finding out what members would like to see on the site. As for anything else I'm not sure it would be helpful.

On the surveys/polls that I have come across - frequently "none of the above" would be my choice.

If there would be a way of answering "none of the above" and a space to put my "real" answer - that would be awesome!

Likewise.........

I would use it only with in my post and only if it didn't slow down the website when using a tablet or fire. Seems like a quick way for a option on color or border.

I almost always participate in polls. However-I don’t believe the outcome. I took part in a college class once when we studied polls and it’s really difficult to get unbiased answers. I personally would never ask if I needed another border etc, but I know that others do. I would answer in my own honest opinion-maybe.

My thoughts too.

I think Polls are great to receive fast short answers to questions.

Yes, I enjoy creating polls and answering them (as long as they're not advertising). It's a quick way to seek opinions, and analyze data without reading through 12 pages of comments, many of which are unnecessarily repetitive. It's also a tool that some people would use because of the anonymity of it. For someone who wants to give honest feedback without hurting the person's feelings (as in a "do you like this layout, color?") I can see that answering with a simple poll could be helpful.

Well it seems many posters here want opinions on what works; borders or not, which colors or not, etc. Same as a 'poll' in my opinion, so many of us do participate and don't even think about it. I'd participate.

Maybe~ not sure of relevant topics.

Though I also enjoy the comments and conversation on any given topic. Some comments can help one think outside of the box, or give lovely ideas not previously thought of.

I don't see any point to it here.

I would participate in polls, but doubt that I would create one.

I have no objection to a poll feature but I'd rather have a "like" button although I remember it being said that it will never happen.

I say 'Yes' - let's join the 21st century. An added feature that's available at the discretion of the user is always a potential benefit. I would use it.

The wonderful dialogue on this board is certainly why we all enjoy participating but anonymity can facilitate honesty :) I think members genuinely would like honest feedback about not only their own choices in fabrics, borders, threads, batting.. but also feedback on, say, the next sewing machine they want to purchase, irons, etc.. and I can see a benefit to having a poll to provide that feedback. It's not unusual for a thread to have 1,000's of views which offers the opportunity for measurable feedback through a poll.

I find this board a wonderful place for camaraderie but also a platform where we help others seeking advice/guidance and a poll feature could prove helpful in that aspect - certainly don't see how it would hurt?

Just my two cents -
Christine

As long as the questions were for real feedback, not just “is this pretty?” kinds of things. I can see where it could be useful, but as others have said, it might be redundant, since we all ask each other those very questions on the board already. This is why I chose “probably”.

I think polls can be very useful.

Not sure if I would set up a poll but I do like to read them.

The question is about interest in “creating” polls.
I answered “least”. I have no reason to create a poll at this time or
In the near future.
Participating in a poll is very different and can be educational, informative and fun.

I think it would be valuable for questions that have limited answers, it seems reasonable more would participate if they just had to vote. MHO

I can see that a poll could be useful. I'm not sure if it's needed here, but could save time.

There is no "extra time" in my day.

Marcia

Agreed:thumbup:

The board will be taken over with polls. I seen it happen on other sites.

If it is s topic I am interested in I would participate in polls.

if that happened i would turn them back off in a heartbeat.

Ditto for me. I probably wouldn't participate.

I enjoy reading people's comments but would find no time to complete a poll... no interest.

I do not immediately see how I would use a poll on this site, but I would be willing to respond to polls if I felt I could make a meaningful observation.

I do use polls for a variety of things with select groups of people.

Probably a useful tool for deciding border colors or quilt layouts, but only if an answer is A or B or C.,etc. I don't spend a lot of time on computer.

You know, I get telephone calls all the time wanting me to respond to some survey or the other, or a poll on some question or the other. I am on the Do Not Call List, but I continue to receive calls, robo calls. I hang up on those calls, and I probably would not respond to a poll. I honestly think polls can (and do) repress the discussion on issues, so I don't think it would be good for the site at all. JMHO

I like answering polls, but I doubt that I would create one.

It would be fun to have a poll