There is a fundamental problem with most of the polls people post. Admittedly, over the years my jobs have sometimes required me to create polls, so I\'ve had to think about them more than most people.
It\'s important to give everyone a chance to answer honestly. You always need an item that is \"other\" or \"no opinion\" or \"not applicable\" or \"none of the above\" something like that. (\"All of the above\" can also be useful.) Anything else is a dishonest attempt to force people to sound like they agree with you.
Examine your premises. Don\'t create something on the order of \"When did you stop beating your wife? A) Ten years ago. B) Five years ago, or C) One year ago.\" By the same token, polls that ask everyone which candidate they favor, and then list candidates of only one political party are dishonest. At least include a category for \"other!\"
If you really want to know what people think about something, give them the opportunity to express any of a wide range of opinion groups. Don\'t make each of eight options so specific and detailed that it becomes impossible for most people to take the poll with any honesty. If you are just trying to manipulate people into seeing things your way, then write a blog entry rather than creating a poll.\"
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It\'s important to give everyone a chance to answer honestly. You always need an item that is \"other\" or \"no opinion\" or \"not applicable\" or \"none of the above\" something like that. (\"All of the above\" can also be useful.) Anything else is a dishonest attempt to force people to sound like they agree with you.
Examine your premises. Don\'t create something on the order of \"When did you stop beating your wife? A) Ten years ago. B) Five years ago, or C) One year ago.\" By the same token, polls that ask everyone which candidate they favor, and then list candidates of only one political party are dishonest. At least include a category for \"other!\"
If you really want to know what people think about something, give them the opportunity to express any of a wide range of opinion groups. Don\'t make each of eight options so specific and detailed that it becomes impossible for most people to take the poll with any honesty. If you are just trying to manipulate people into seeing things your way, then write a blog entry rather than creating a poll.\"
The author of this post is a 1.) Blonde 2.) Brunette 3.) Redhead. Check my picture for the answer.
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