Polls Archive

Posted November 7, 2022 through November 14, 2022 (109 Votes)

Should the biannual switching of clocks be eliminated?

Yes - Make Daylight Saving Time permanent for more light later in the day. (39%, 43 Votes)
Yes - Make Standard Time permanent for more light earlier in the day. (39%, 42 Votes)
No - Switching clocks has drawbacks, but past experiments to eliminate the switch were publicly unpopular and reversed. (7%, 8 Votes)
No - I am OK with the biannual changing of the clocks. (15%, 16 Votes)

Total Votes: 109

Poll Open: November 7, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted October 31, 2022 through November 7, 2022 (179 Votes)

How will Elon Musk as CEO of Twitter influence your use of the platform?

I will use Twitter more. (13%, 23 Votes)
I will use Twitter less. (11%, 19 Votes)
I will use Twitter the same as before Musk took over. (18%, 33 Votes)
I have not used Twitter, but I will consider it now. (9%, 17 Votes)
I have not and will not use Twitter, regardless of who is in charge. (35%, 63 Votes)
I have used Twitter but now I am done with it. (14%, 24 Votes)

Total Votes: 179

Poll Open: October 31, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted October 24, 2022 through October 31, 2022 (41 Votes)

This holiday season, I plan to shop...

online only (20%, 8 Votes)
primarily online (44%, 18 Votes)
online and in-store, almost equally (22%, 9 Votes)
primarily in-store (12%, 5 Votes)
in-store only (2%, 1 Vote)

Total Votes: 41

Poll Open: October 24, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted October 17, 2022 through October 24, 2022 (51 Votes)

Which best describes your view of voice-altering technology that removes the accents of call center agents?

It's a win-win to reduce the frustration of callers and agents and increase productivity. (18%, 9 Votes)
Speech altering is unnatural, deceptive, and could fuel bias. (53%, 27 Votes)
For the sake of fairness and productivity, callers and agents should be able to remove the other's accent. (29%, 15 Votes)

Total Votes: 51

Poll Open: October 17, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted October 10, 2022 through October 17, 2022 (45 Votes)

When I need a driver, my go-to is:

Lyft (16%, 7 Votes)
Private Car or Limo Service (24%, 11 Votes)
Public Transportation (16%, 7 Votes)
Shuttle (2%, 1 Vote)
Taxi (11%, 5 Votes)
Uber (31%, 14 Votes)

Total Votes: 45

Poll Open: October 10, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted October 3, 2022 through October 10, 2022 (88 Votes)

Which device do you use the most to read news online?

Computer (51%, 45 Votes)
E-Reader (1%, 1 Vote)
Smartphone (39%, 34 Votes)
Tablet (9%, 8 Votes)

Total Votes: 88

Poll Open: October 3, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted September 26, 2022 through October 3, 2022 (89 Votes)

How often do you update your passwords?

1 to 2 times a year (6%, 5 Votes)
3 to 4 times a year (15%, 13 Votes)
5 or more times a year (19%, 17 Votes)
Only when I'm forced or notified of security issues (60%, 54 Votes)

Total Votes: 89

Poll Open: September 26, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted September 19, 2022 through September 26, 2022 (80 Votes)

Cryptocurrency is a viable hedge against inflation: Agree or Disagree?

Agree strongly (8%, 6 Votes)
Agree somewhat (11%, 9 Votes)
Not sure (28%, 22 Votes)
Disagree somewhat (13%, 10 Votes)
Disagree strongly (40%, 33 Votes)

Total Votes: 80

Poll Open: September 19, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted September 12, 2022 through September 19, 2022 (77 Votes)

When a new operating system is released for your smartphone, how soon do you install it?

ASAP - I want the latest software and security features as soon as they become available. (42%, 32 Votes)
1 to 3 Weeks - I wait a little while in case problems are discovered by first users of the new OS. (29%, 22 Votes)
A Month or Longer - I like to be as sure as possible that bugs and vulnerabilities have been fixed. (29%, 23 Votes)

Total Votes: 77

Poll Open: September 12, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted September 5, 2022 through September 12, 2022 (54 Votes)

When shopping online for the best price for a product, where to you normally check first?

E-commerce marketplace e.g., Amazon, eBay, Etsy (44%, 24 Votes)
Price comparison site e.g., Google Shopping, PriceGrabber (11%, 6 Votes)
Retailer that specializes in the product (22%, 12 Votes)
Search engine (22%, 12 Votes)
Social media (1%, 0 Votes)

Total Votes: 54

Poll Open: September 5, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted August 29, 2022 through September 5, 2022 (107 Votes)

California air regulators have voted to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. Should other states follow suit?

Yes (42%, 45 Votes)
No (58%, 62 Votes)

Total Votes: 107

Poll Open: August 29, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted August 22, 2022 through August 29, 2022 (73 Votes)

What do you use to play video games?
- select all that apply -

Cloud Gaming Service (4%, 3 Votes)
Dedicated Gaming Console (14%, 10 Votes)
Handheld Gaming Device (5%, 4 Votes)
Personal Computer (48%, 35 Votes)
Smartphone (23%, 17 Votes)
Tablet (5%, 4 Votes)
Virtual Reality Headset (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Votes: 73

Poll Open: August 22, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted August 15, 2022 through August 22, 2022 (106 Votes)

Is Wikipedia a credible source of information?

Yes - It's my go-to for most topics. (18%, 19 Votes)
Somewhat - It's a good resource but I do not consider it fully authoritative. (51%, 54 Votes)
No - Too much of the information is incorrect or biased. (28%, 30 Votes)
I do not use Wikipedia. (3%, 3 Votes)

Total Votes: 106

Poll Open: August 15, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted August 8, 2022 through August 15, 2022 (102 Votes)

Will Elon Musk ultimately purchase Twitter?

Yes - at a price below the $44 billion contracted agreement (19%, 19 Votes)
Yes - the court will force Musk to close the deal at $44 billion (11%, 11 Votes)
No - Musk will end up paying the $1 billion breakup fee to cancel the deal (29%, 30 Votes)
No - Musk will prove Twitter violated the agreement and walk away without paying a penalty (41%, 42 Votes)

Total Votes: 102

Poll Open: August 8, 2022Is there a topic you'd like us to poll?Let us know.

Posted August 1, 2022 through August 8, 2022 (81 Votes)