# Poll subject lines should say "Poll:" like they used to **URL:** \ **Category:** Site Feedback\ **Created:** [June 25, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997 "2020-06-25T15:20:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ratatoskK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ratatoskk/32/2987_2.png) [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/1 "2020-06-25T15:20:55Z")
The subject line for a poll used to automatically prepend “Poll” to the subject text, but that no longer happens. That makes it impossible to distinguish a poll thread from a regular thread without having to open the thread. Can this be changed so that they again say “Poll:” ? ---
**Author:** ![DinoR](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dinor/32/2821_2.png) [@DinoR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DinoR)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/2 "2020-06-25T15:40:08Z")
The problem is that every post can turn a thread into a poll thread now. Polls are just a piece of a post not a defining feature of the entire thread like we were used to. Unless that gets addressed by moderator rule making, a purely tech fix would be _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/2))_ ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/3 "2020-06-25T19:58:14Z")
You can always just type “Poll” in the subject line, along with the topic, when you create the thread. We can even come up with some cute, Dope-esque term to use instead of just “poll” to show how Doperiffic our polls are. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/4 "2020-06-27T19:31:56Z")
As long as we are voting on things, I vote that we just get rid of being able to post a poll at any point except in the beginning of a thread. Oh, and all polls should be public. Are ANY polls public now? ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/5 "2020-06-27T21:35:46Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/5))_ This should be a public poll ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/6 "2020-06-27T22:08:33Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > As long as we are voting on things, I vote that we just get rid of being able to post a poll at any point except in the beginning of a thread. Why remove features? ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/7 "2020-06-27T23:05:57Z")
Well, the problem is, where was that poll? I want to see how people have voted, but, goddammit, it is in post 327 of a 1500 post thread. Or was it post 289? I cannot find the damn thing! The thread should have some kind of poll-hopping function so I can get to it easily again. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/8 "2020-06-28T05:26:16Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > > [@kaylasdad99](#): > > > > As long as we are voting on things, I vote that we just get rid of being able to post a poll at any point except in the beginning of a thread. > > Why remove features? Why add features that I was perfectly happy doing without? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/9 "2020-06-28T06:35:28Z")
> [@eschereal](#): > > - I want polls restricted > - I love polls everyfuckingwhere > - Poll dancing is fun > - This is apolling > > This should be a public poll Oh, no. No, NO, **NO**! I want NAMES, not fucking AVATARS. And I am not mollified by the fact that I can click on an avatar and find out the name of the poster. Or mouseover it. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/10 "2020-06-28T13:08:58Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Why add features that I was perfectly happy doing without? Because you’re not the only poster on the SDMB, and you can always choose not to use features you don’t like. ---
**Author:** ![GreenWyvern](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/greenwyvern/32/2834_2.png) [@GreenWyvern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenWyvern)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/11 "2020-06-28T13:19:44Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > I want NAMES, not fucking AVATARS. And I am not mollified by the fact that I can click on an avatar and find out the name of the poster. Or mouseover it. You’re in a small minority. I prefer avatars because I can identify people quicker with them. There’s a reason why most sites on the internet use avatars - most people like them. ---
**Author:** ![Teuton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teuton/32/3864_2.png) [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/12 "2020-06-29T11:15:27Z")
Is it possible to have a poll that allows for more than response, in a ‘tick all that apply’ style? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/12))_ ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/13 "2020-06-29T13:57:47Z")
The name is right next to the avatar. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/14 "2020-06-29T13:59:40Z")
You’d think that would make a difference, but it never seems to ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/15 "2020-06-29T14:20:53Z")
NM, five ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/16 "2020-06-29T14:33:22Z")
People voting for pie – which do you want? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/16))_ ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/17 "2020-06-29T18:59:50Z")
> [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > The name is right next to the avatar. 🙄 Only if I mouseover it. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/18 "2020-06-29T19:03:18Z")
Then try a different theme. On Sam’s Simple, your name is _right there_. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/19 "2020-06-29T19:07:09Z")
Ah. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997/20 "2020-07-01T18:06:27Z")
> [@Teuton](#): > > Is it possible to have a poll that allows for more than response … Your poll is faulty, including both pizza and pie. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-subject-lines-should-say-poll-like-they-used-to/912997.md?page=2)