Evan Burton Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'd like to test how the Forum manages polls. We think that if you view the poll results before voting, you either get a "You have already voted" message or your vote turns up as a null, meaning it is counted in the overall total but does not go to any of the poll choices. To test this hypothesis, could I ask interested parties to do the following: - Either select A, B or C, then make a brief post stating what choice you made; or - View the poll results BEFORE you vote, then make a post saying that you viewed results (and if you don't mind, what the posts results were: A, B, C and total votes). This will allow us to see exactly how the polling system works. I'll keep the poll open for a week. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Burton Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I voted A. A - 1 B - 0 C - 0 Total votes - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolva Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I will now look before voting 06:19 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolva Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) You have already voted in this poll 06:21 PM Please select one of the responses below Choice A [ 1 ] ** [100.00%] Choice B [ 0 ] ** [0.00%] Choice C [ 0 ] ** [0.00%] Total Votes: 2 You have already voted in this poll Edited May 12, 2010 by John Dolva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I viewed the results first, and it now says already voted. I never selected any choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antti Hynonen Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) I viewed the results first, and it now says already voted. I never selected any choice. Same here, Results are: Choice A [ 1 ] ** [100.00%] Choice B [ 0 ] ** [0.00%] Choice C [ 0 ] ** [0.00%] Total Votes: 4 Mine appeared to be the 4th one, and no vote was entered by me either, you have already voted in this poll is what it says. And when I go back to vote, it does not let me cast a vote, bummer, I wanted to vote for C. Edited May 12, 2010 by Antti Hynonen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd W. Vaughan Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'd like to test how the Forum manages polls. We think that if you view the poll results before voting, you either get a "You have already voted" message or your vote turns up as a null, meaning it is counted in the overall total but does not go to any of the poll choices.To test this hypothesis, could I ask interested parties to do the following: - Either select A, B or C, then make a brief post stating what choice you made; or - View the poll results BEFORE you vote, then make a post saying that you viewed results (and if you don't mind, what the posts results were: A, B, C and total votes). This will allow us to see exactly how the polling system works. I'll keep the poll open for a week. Thanks! I voted A and the site thanked me for my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Beckett Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I voted "C" for Antti. Showing 7 total: A:2 B:0 C:1 and 7 total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolva Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 perhaps a block to viewing votes unless voting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Hagerman Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I voted C before viewing the votes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Roy Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I also voted C before viewing the votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary Loughran Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Evan, I've made it so you can see results without giving up your right to vote. Hope this is OK. Simple change to revert if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernice Moore Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 View the poll results BEFORE you vote, then make a post saying that you viewed results (and if you don't mind, what the posts results were: A, B, C and total votes) 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack White Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 It is obvious that the polling procedure is flawed. 1. not enough choices...only three 2. software problem of counting you as a null vote if you view the poll before voting. I suggest STARTING OVER. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel D. Gruhn Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) b, didn't peek first Please select one of the responses below Choice A [ 3 ] [42.86%] Choice B [ 1 ] [14.29%] Choice C [ 3 ] [42.86%] What is wrong with B? Edited May 12, 2010 by Joel D. Gruhn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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