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Submitted by Rob Richards on Sat, 03/11/2006 - 7:29pm.
Yes
7% (1 vote)
No
93% (14 votes)
Total votes: 15
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Cool Poll Rob!

Cool Poll Rob!
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We can do polls? How long hav

We can do polls? How long have I been clueless?
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Just activated this week, alo

Just activated this week, along with the comment ratings.
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Would it possible to keep pol

Would it possible to keep polls in a place where they we would be visible for, say, two weeks without getting pushed off of the main page? I'm thinking that these polls could be, while not scientific, useful tools for judging public opinion on topics. Especially for going to the City Council or other groups about things. Could they be kept in the sidebar? I've seen this on other sites.
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I don't think we can put the

I don't think we can put the poll itself in a sidebar, but I put a link to it.
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Maybe a bigger link? - Why so

Maybe a bigger link? - Why so few votes?
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I'm not sure how many people

I'm not sure how many people know what the PBIA is.
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However, this is the Internet

However, this is the Internet, where "don't know" isn't really a valid excuse, because it can be researched.

"Don't care," now that's a definite possibility. People are becoming like livestock. Sad.

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It makes me sad to think they

It makes me sad to think they don't. If you live in Olympia, you'll either enjoy the benefits or suffer the costs of it. I should have added "don't know" and a "don't care" options for people.
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Or, "Not Applicable," since m

Or, "Not Applicable," since many of us OlyBloggers are not residents of Oly, or even Thurston County.
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Hey Hey - nice side bar link!

Hey Hey - nice side bar link!
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