Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ? ( Archived) (18)

Apr 28, 2013 8:11 AM CSTShould people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?

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Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
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Apr 28, 2013 9:55 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
montemonte
montemontemontemonteunknown, New Jersey USA114 Threads 4 Polls 5,631 Posts
MrRick77: Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?



What do you think Mr. Rick?
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Apr 28, 2013 10:07 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
kennn
kennnkennnMedicine Hat, Alberta Canada25 Threads 5,299 Posts
MrRick77: Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?

It is not written in stone but the more input, the better.wave
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Apr 28, 2013 10:14 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
I see communication as most productive, useful and fun when its interactive.

My choice would be to interact with participants of a thread, or poll I have created, but I appreciate that people gain different things from choosing a different level of interaction.
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Apr 28, 2013 10:44 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
doberman3
doberman3doberman3Clarksville, Tennessee USA25 Threads 1 Polls 1,838 Posts
MrRick77: Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?


It's pretty much expected for people who start a thread in the forums to be active in it. I would think a poll would be the same way.

What is your answer to your own poll - yes or not. You did not tell us or explain why you wondered. I'm just curious. your opinion.

The Doberman
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Apr 28, 2013 10:47 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
doberman3
doberman3doberman3Clarksville, Tennessee USA25 Threads 1 Polls 1,838 Posts
hijack Sorry, but wanted to say hello to some of my old friends that have posted on this poll.

Ok, it's out of my system.

I will say, Mr. Rick, it is a good question actually. A poll is different from a thread. As you can see, I think 2 different ways about this.

The Dobe
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Apr 28, 2013 10:49 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
doberman3
doberman3doberman3Clarksville, Tennessee USA25 Threads 1 Polls 1,838 Posts
Mr. Rick - sorry, I am a Libra, I do weigh things like the symbol of my sign - the scales, ha. I've gotten better about it. Maybe there is no wrong answer to this question.

The Dobedancing dog
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Apr 28, 2013 10:54 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
chatonlyman2: That because Jacs has a virtual silver medal for being Aware. There is another name for it but its really simply awareness :) I think

Or just a different kind of awareness?
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Apr 28, 2013 10:54 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
tomcatwarne
tomcatwarnetomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK289 Threads 7 Polls 17,106 Posts
doberman3: Sorry, but wanted to say hello to some of my old friends that have posted on this poll.

Ok, it's out of my system.

I will say, Mr. Rick, it is a good question actually. A poll is different from a thread. As you can see, I think 2 different ways about this.

The Dobe


On the blogs usually the blogger will participate, it is considered good manners, but not always, some bloggers use the option of allowing no replies at all. Thus they can make a statement which you cannot reply to.

But on the threads all can reply, if the OP does not comment he is really allowing everyone's statements to go unchallenged.Thus leaving the general consensus of opinion to be decided by other participants without his/her opinion.
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Apr 28, 2013 10:57 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
tomcatwarne: On the blogs usually the blogger will participate, it is considered good manners, but not always, some bloggers use the option of allowing no replies at all. Thus they can make a statement which you cannot reply to.

But on the threads all can reply, if the OP does not comment he is really allowing everyone's statements to go unchallenged.Thus leaving the general consensus of opinion to be decided by other participants without his/her opinion.

Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?
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Apr 28, 2013 11:02 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
2intrigued
2intrigued2intriguedMississauga, Ontario Canada11 Threads 18,576 Posts
jac379: Maybe the birds have some motive, such as observing how you react, or what cleaning products you use, without interaction/interference and therefore influencing the outcome?


Perhaps, but I do prefer that birds drop their bombs on the ground...this way, I can avoid the use of cleaning products and familiarize myself with the species. laugh
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Apr 28, 2013 11:09 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
tomcatwarne
tomcatwarnetomcatwarneOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK289 Threads 7 Polls 17,106 Posts
jac379: Is that a good thing, or a bad thing?


I can only give my view, but it rather depends on the the motives of the OP. If they are trying to provoke a discussion with the aim of clarifying something in their own mind, I think participation is good. If they are just looking for the general opinion, then just taking the poll results is the answer.
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Apr 28, 2013 11:24 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
tomcatwarne: I can only give my view, but it rather depends on the the motives of the OP. If they are trying to provoke a discussion with the aim of clarifying something in their own mind, I think participation is good. If they are just looking for the general opinion, then just taking the poll results is the answer.

From a scientific methodology point of view, the aim of research would be to observe, or measure a phenomenon without influencing the outcome.

To influence the outcome would possibly fall under the category of scientific fraud.

To answer the OP's question, participant's expectations are somewhat irrelevant to the aim of the poll, except perhaps that they may stop participating if their is no motive for them to do so.

You generally have to pay experimental subjects. wink
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Apr 28, 2013 11:24 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
2intrigued: Perhaps, but I do prefer that birds drop their bombs on the ground...this way, I can avoid the use of cleaning products and familiarize myself with the species.

Well, maybe you could avoid walking under trees? giggle
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Apr 28, 2013 1:41 PM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
MrRick77: Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?



It's obvious that it's not in the rules that one has to but it's nice to read the poll starters opinions too.
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Apr 29, 2013 2:05 AM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
Checkers101
Checkers101Checkers101terre haute, Florida USA48 Threads 46 Polls 106 Posts
only if a direct question is asked of the poll poster
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Apr 29, 2013 2:44 PM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
Yes! wine
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Apr 29, 2013 2:50 PM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
jac379: I see communication as most productive, useful and fun when its interactive.

My choice would be to interact with participants of a thread, or poll I have created, but I appreciate that people gain different things from choosing a different level of interaction.
couldn't have put it better myselfgrin

No i mean i really couldn't grin
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Apr 29, 2013 3:25 PM CST Should people on here be expected to leave an answer to there own Poll ?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
I think its basic netiquette. wine
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