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Showing Original Post only (View all)DU Update: Polls are almost ready for launch -- please help us test [View all]
We are now testing DU3's new poll functionality! Currently only Admins can create polls but once this test is complete we'll open it up to all eligible members.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DU2 POLLS AND DU3 POLLS
- DU3 polls now come with the option to set a time limit (24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month) after which the poll will expire and people will no longer be able to vote. There is also an "Unlimited" option.
- DU2 poll votes were private. DU3 poll votes are public. Logged-in members can click the "Show usernames" link to see who voted for which option.
- DU2 polls would not allow you to change your vote once it had been cast. DU3 polls allow you to undo your vote and make a different choice if you change your mind (or if you accidentally clicked the wrong button).
- While any logged-in member can vote in a DU3 poll, only Star Members can create DU3 polls. This has not changed from DU2 where only donors could create polls.
- Polls in groups: by default polls can be created in all groups. However, if an individual group decides that they do not wish to allow polls, they can petition Admin and we'll consider disabling polls in that group.
- Polls in forums: polls may be posted in General Discussion, Politics 2012, and The Lounge. Polls cannot be created in Latest Breaking News, Video & Multimedia, or Good Reads, since polls would generally contradict the Statements Of Purpose for those forums. In addition polls cannot be created in Help & Meta-discussion, because that forum doesn't need any new tools for creating drama.
- All DU3 polls automatically include an option to "Pass" which allows members to indicate that they don't want to choose any of the available options.
What is your favorite presidential quote?
121 votes, 6 passes | Time left: Time expired | |
"Yes we can." | |
13 (11%) |
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"I am not a crook." | |
6 (5%) |
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"I still believe in a place called Hope." | |
5 (4%) |
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"Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do." | |
6 (5%) |
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"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." | |
15 (12%) |
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"Read my lips, no new taxes." | |
0 (0%) |
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"I don't give them Hell. I just tell the truth about them and they think it's Hell." | |
57 (47%) |
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"Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job." | |
2 (2%) |
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"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." | |
17 (14%) |
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6 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided. | |
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Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll |
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The transparency will cut down on some of the absurd behaviors that we saw on DU2.
Skinner
Apr 2012
#30
Skinner is doing his best to weed out anyone that doesn't support Obama 100%.
SmellyFeet
Apr 2012
#106
The sentiment in the Harry Truman (near) quote is so appealing that
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2012
#39
I voted for the "trees cause polution" because it is so ridiculus that it is funny :(
patricia92243
Apr 2012
#44
I could even UNDO my vote. Cool...I went for- "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do."
vaberella
Apr 2012
#49
Can you add to the poll options once created? What about my favorite Presidential quote?
Major Hogwash
Apr 2012
#89
I'd like to ask for a way to set up an "instant runoff voting" option for DU polls...
cascadiance
Apr 2012
#112