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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


Would anybody else like to say what the polls are all about?


What is it about polls you don't understand? Are you being purposely obtuse or is this some sort of congenital comprehension issue? I know they have polls in Denmark. They are the same here. Except not in Danish. I'm sure there are even polls in English, Faroese, German and Greenlandic in Denmark.

After a brief Google search, I've learned that the Faroese term for poll is "spurnakanning". Would it make it easier for you if we referred to "polls" as "spurnakanning"? There is even a Facebook page devoted to spurnakanning. Not so surprisingly, the Facebook page is titled "Spurnakanning".


I think I'll call my next band Spurnakanning. And then make a poll here to see if the Faroese folk like the music. I really want to corner the Faroese market. First Faro, then Greenland. Yep, I'm going for North Atlantic domination. 
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


Thank you very much for this extensive explanation of the Interactive Polls, Snicolette, but I'm sorry to say that I'm used to listening to and having to do with albums, and not single songs. Anyway, best luck with it. Smile 

My pleasure, David.  Sometimes people new to these polls think they're like the other ones in here, so was just differentiating between the two.
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Would anybody else like to say what the polls are all about?
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Originally posted by Snicolette Snicolette wrote:

Over in General Music Discussions (sub-listed under Other music related lounges), we have (mostly) non-prog polls (all labeled with "Interactive)."  Each one has a different theme, chosen by whichever presenter is up for their turn, with some various different rules than the standard rules.

Standard rules are it must be something you love that fits the category, usually you can offer up 3, sometimes lesser-known prog is allowed.  After listening, you can comment and discuss the selections (if you wish, and have time), then when notified, select which of your choices you want to subject to voting. 

There's an Interactive Poll Team thread, where we handle whose turn it is, etc. 

It's run differently than the "just vote for this or that," polls, and most just enjoy the sharing of music, as opposed for "winning."  

When we have a prog poll to do in like manner, we put it up under "Prog Polls."  

Thank you very much for this extensive explanation of the Interactive Polls, Snicolette, but I'm sorry to say that I'm used to listening to and having to do with albums, and not single songs. Anyway, best luck with it. Smile 


Edited by David_D - February 08 2022 at 02:15
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

What can I say to help you? If I knew I would share. Don't hate me.

I certainly don't, Grumpy. On the contrary, even not everything has been very fine between us, I somehow like you. Smile




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I guess I'm not understanding the issue. They are polls. You pick which album, song or band you like, the totals are summed up, and you mock the idiots who voted wrong. 
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

If Earth didn't have a north or south pole there would be no life.
But as far as I can see, Grumpy, that doesn't tell much specific about the poles, and I already know that they are not to do without. 


So it would be better to tell me something more helpfull. 


What can I say to help you? If I knew I would share. Don't hate me.
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They are also about being the brunt of 'screwing in the light bulb' jokes.
I'm just sayin'.
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:

Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

If Earth didn't have a north or south pole there would be no life.
But as far as I can see, Grumpy, that doesn't tell much specific about the poles, and I already know that they are not to do without. 

So it would be better to tell me something more helpfull. 


Edited by David_D - February 07 2022 at 16:13
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

If Earth didn't have a north or south pole there would be no life.

But as far as I can see, Grumpy, that doesn't tell much specific about the poles, and I already know that they are not to do without. Big smile
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If Earth didn't have a north or south pole there would be no life.
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Originally posted by rushfan4 rushfan4 wrote:

My main purpose for creating polls is to see how soon they can disappear to the second page to never ever be seen again. CryLOL

well, if your polls were about prog rock bands, rather than your underwear selections... Big smile
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My main purpose for creating polls is to see how soon they can disappear to the second page to never ever be seen again. CryLOL
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Sometimes polls stimulate discussion without a vote ever being cast, like some of my duff polls for instance. Tongue

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Edited by David_D - February 07 2022 at 14:16
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Originally posted by David_D David_D wrote:


To be honest, I have quite a bit of difficulties with understanding what all these polls are about.

So will you guys please tell me about it...and I promise, it's not a part of subcaltcha. Big smile
Sometimes polls stimulate discussion without a vote ever being cast, like some of my duff polls for instance. Tongue


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - February 07 2022 at 13:57
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Originally posted by Manuel Manuel wrote:

For fun, express tastes/opinions, talk to other members, etc. Many things can come from a poll, not just who likes or dislikes what. 

this, pretty much. Thumbs Up
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