Caedus Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 A poll gives two options:1. Choosing to vote on something2. Choosing to see the results by clicking on "See Results ('null voting')"I think that the second option should show the results and still give the reader the possibility to vote, because that is what I see on other IPB/phpBB boards.But when I click on "See Results" on these boards, then my vote (which is: 'voting null') gets saved an the system thinks that I've actually voted, thereby cancelling the possibility to make a 'real' vote.Is this a bug, or has this been done on purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeOptimist Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I think it is done on purpose, but I could be wrong. I've always thought that it is done that way so people will vote what they really think, not what they see others voting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Op Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I second Nathan's belief. After all, that's why the secret ballot was created, to encourage voters to vote whom they choose, not what everyone else chooses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedus Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 Ok, but then it would be nice if people were informed of it (maybe describing it on the button). I didn't know this, so I've thrown away some of my votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyhuang Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Well, 'null vote' basically means that you 'null' your vote - or cancel it. It's not as clear as it could be, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeOptimist Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Ok, but then it would be nice if people were informed of it (maybe describing it on the button). I didn't know this, so I've thrown away some of my votes. Yes, but there is only so much you can put on a reasonably-sized button. The tooltip does say "View results, but forfeit your vote in this poll", but many people probably don't notice the tooltip. (I didn't until just now ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelBGE Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 I think it is done on purpose, but I could be wrong. I've always thought that it is done that way so people will vote what they really think, not what they see others voting for. Yes, that is the intention of the current system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedus Posted July 11, 2004 Author Share Posted July 11, 2004 Okido. Now I know it for in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curufinwe Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 (It is too easy Caedus!!! If you choose to see the results first and vote after, you (or anybody else) might be tempted to vote like the majority. Hence a "false" vote ... it may not reflect people's real opinion about the vote ... if 30 people are against something and you are in facour, if you can see the results, you may be tempted to vote according to the main trend ... and not assert your opinion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedus Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 Thanks for the enthousiastic reply, but that was already said, Curufinwë . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curufinwe Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 (oops ... didn't read the all thread ... I had an idea for once, so I posted it it doesn't happen everyday !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caedus Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 No, you're right at that one . Well, I rather have two replies than none at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uppy Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 On the TWC clan they have show result button but then you can also vote after you have clicked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorian Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 We've already had this conversation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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