Posted by Dinah on September 17, 2002, at 0:00:59
In reply to Anonymous feedback on PBC and block decisions, posted by Dr. Bob on September 15, 2002, at 15:37:53
Hmmm. I went to Open, and had to admit to being overwhelmed with a string of polls. My first suggestion would be to put a description in the title of the message. The message names are all the same and it's confusing.
Can I ask what the purpose of the polls would be to you? Is it to remove the space taken on the admin board? I don't think it will work for that. When people feel strongly about an issue, I doubt that checking a box will satisfy their desire to put their feelings in their own words.
Are you thinking that your response to poll results would be different if the respondents were anonymous?
Are you looking for specific information as to the reason for people's objections?
Do you think that there are a number of posters who feel one way or the other but are shy about posting their opinions under their posting names? And would it make a difference to you in your decision making process? Do you have your own ideas whether those who don't comment more often approve or disapprove? Would learning you were mistaken make a difference?
Are you taking into account the small number of posters and lurkers on Babble who are signed up under Yahoo for Open? Do you anticipate that greater numbers will sign up? I've got to tell you that Kiddo did a marvelous job on the Book Club polls on Yahoo, only to find that a good number of people did not want to deal with Yahoo.
May I propose that before you spend a lot of time setting up polls for each PBC or block that you first do a poll on the feasibility of this project? Something like:
1) Are you unwilling to post your opinion of admin actions on the Admin board because of the lack of anonymity. And would you be willing to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open on a regular basis.
2) Are you unwilling to post your opinion of admin actions on the Admin board because of the lack of anonymity. And would you be willing to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open for those admin actions you feel strongly about.
3) Do you have no problem posting your opinions of admin actions on the Admin board under your posting name, but would also be willing to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open on a regular basis.
4) Do you have no problem posting your opinions of admin actions on the Admin board under your posting name, but would also be willing to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open for those admin actions you feel strongly about.
5) Do you have no problem posting your opinions of admin actions on the Admin board under your posting name, but would be willing instead to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open on a regular basis.
6) Do you have no problem posting your opinions of admin actions on the Admin board under your posting name, but would be willing instead to register at Yahoo if necessary and answer polls on Open for those admin actions you feel strongly about.
7) Do you not wish to participate in these polls because of having to register with Yahoo.
8) Do you not wish to participate in these polls because of principle.
9) Do you not wish to participate in these polls for other reasons.Obviously, this poll would have to be conducted on admin as well as Yahoo, since it involves willingness to register at Yahoo.
Am I missing any reasons why this poll idea is a useful one? I honestly didn't bother to answer the poll questions and don't think I will without further clarification on why they are preferable to free-style comments on Admin.
poster:Dinah
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