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Posted by: Kalriq
The polls feature is pretty -blam!- anyway imo - with the majority of people who use it inserting an 'obligatory third option', or even just making the whole thing a joke.
Giving them more options just screws up the data in almost all cases - it's far better to word your question in the thread than to let people answer it in the polls, the discussion is worth far more than an anonymous tick box.
Basically - I think that's pretty low on the priorities list, when in most situations such as your example - a poll isn't required if you word it in the thread, and just ask for reasoning with you answer; e.g. I like Tex the most because her voice reminds me of the time I spent frolicking with Qbix beneath the covers. or whatever.
It generates activity for the thread, and gives people something to talk about.
-K-
Yet, not many read every response, the poll is there for those who simply do not have the time to read everything in order to accurately gauge an appropiate response. Polls may or may not hamper discussion, but I can pose a question to discuss and have a poll at the same time.
I do admit, you also have some very valid points.