Polls on the sift. Could there be more than one issue at a time?

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Why not 2 or more polls at the same time? Are we incapable of delivering verdict on multiple issues at once?
Due to the intense controversy in my last poll, I am putting forward the question that maybe we should have a little more flexibility in the polling process. Perhaps the rule that only one poll be up at a time be amended to 2 polls at a time?
What if there were for instance 2 topics that came up simultaneously that needed to be explored? That way no topic would be left behind and forgotten. On a side note it would cause less controversy when someone makes a "funny" poll.
bareboards2 says...

I don't mind exercising a little patience and waiting for a poll to expire before posting my own. I've done it before. I survived. I even like it -- focuses my attention.

Besides, it isn't as if there is ALWAYS a poll going -- it isn't hot real estate, so to speak.

For the record, I was fine with Albrite's joke poll. I didn't participate because I didn't "get" it -- but s/he is a Sifter. S/he can make a poll about whatever s/he wants. I thought s/he was harshed on out of proportion to any perceived "offense." For the record.

albrite30 says...

I hesitate to agree with going all the way into a poll page. I just think that having one reserved spot for and important poll is worthwhile and having one or two "unreserved" poll slots for the rest.

chingalera said:

Why not simply have a "Poll" page?? Then you can stuff as many unilateral masturbatory exercises there and leave unclogged, the sift talk area~

dag says...

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This is a poorly constructed poll that shows the bias of the poster, yes there is *often* more than one issue at a time, that doesn't necessarily mean we need multiple polls.

Also, I question your reasoning for pushing this particular issue. You were called out by many for posting a poll with nonsensical questions and little substance.

I don't want to be a jerk, but I suppose I will. Is this really an issue you feel strongly about or a pride saving exercise?

Sorry in advance for the passive aggressive harshness. ;-)

albrite30 says...

Now I will agree that the wording of this particular poll could be better. I was irritated at the time so my bias does come out. However with the sacrifice of my pride I do feel that the inclusion of a second poll slot would enhance the sift in a meaningful way. You aren't a jerk @dag to question my motives, it is only right that you do so. I know that the promote issue is a more important one while this one seems fairly minor in comparison.

I understand that having a second option would take time and effort on your part to enable, and that sometimes one just has to trim the "fat" off of work schedules. However I will restate that I honestly believe that this will be to benefit the sift and not just my stupid polling.

dag said:

Quote hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)

This is a poorly constructed poll that shows the bias of the poster, yes there is *often* more than one issue at a time, that doesn't necessarily mean we need multiple polls.

Also, I question your reasoning for pushing this particular issue. You were called out by many for posting a poll with nonsensical questions and little substance.

I don't want to be a jerk, but I suppose I will. Is this really an issue you feel strongly about or a pride saving exercise?

Sorry in advance for the passive aggressive harshness. ;-)

dag says...

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OK, sure then - by all means let's continue.

albrite30 said:

Now I will agree that the wording of this particular poll could be better. I was irritated at the time so my bias does come out. However with the sacrifice of my pride I do feel that the inclusion of a second poll slot would enhance the sift in a meaningful way. You aren't a jerk @dag to question my motives, it is only right that you do so. I know that the promote issue is a more important one while this one seems fairly minor in comparison.

I understand that having a second option would take time and effort on your part to enable, and that sometimes one just has to trim the "fat" off of work schedules. However I will restate that I honestly believe that this will be to benefit the sift and not just my stupid polling.

chingalera says...

I disagree with your assessment of the content/motivation of your questions: Not passive-aggressive, on the contrary, civil, succinct, and from a neutral and thoughtful position of expressing unspoken thoughts of other users of the site, while appealing to the otherwise disinterested!!

Always the gentleman Dagmar, and I say this to every user of this site from personal recollection of a drunkenly self-absorbed history of pushing Mr. Houston to the limit!!

dag said:

Quote hidden because you are ignoring dag. (show it anyway)

This is a poorly constructed poll that shows the bias of the poster, yes there is *often* more than one issue at a time, that doesn't necessarily mean we need multiple polls.

Also, I question your reasoning for pushing this particular issue. You were called out by many for posting a poll with nonsensical questions and little substance.

I don't want to be a jerk, but I suppose I will. Is this really an issue you feel strongly about or a pride saving exercise?

Sorry in advance for the passive aggressive harshness. ;-)

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