# Polls only: No discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 1, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642 "2021-11-01T18:21:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 282
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5630 "2024-12-31T21:00:17Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5630))_ ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5631 "2025-01-02T18:58:56Z")
Have you ever been to a fan convention? A fan convention is a public gathering devoted to a particular type of literature or art, like comic books, gaming, science fiction, or a particular work or franchise like Star Trek, Doctor Who, etc. Professional conventions devoted to technology, science, etc. do not qualify as fan conventions. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5631))_ ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5632 "2025-01-03T20:04:48Z")
You are looking for a space in a grocery store parking lot. Near the store there are four spaces with a sign in front of them with that reads “Reserved for Veterans”, all empty. The nearest other empty spots are about 40 feet further away. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5632))_ ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5633 "2025-01-04T12:54:55Z")
You go to the post office every day before it is open (the lobby is open 24 hours so you can run in and drop off your item). There are three handicapped parking spaces right in front of the door. The closest non-handicapped space is literally four spaces from the door (so, 35-40 feet away). You are typically the only person there, and it takes about 30 seconds to run in and out. Do you park in one of the handicapped spaces? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5633))_ ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5634 "2025-01-05T01:06:25Z")
You overhear a conversation. Two people are arguing about some topic related to safety and precautions. It could be, for instance, one person arguing that the other person left food sitting out at room temperature for a long time unrefrigerated while the other argues that it’s perfectly safe and the first person is overreacting. Or it could be about whether or not the home needs a particular security or fire-protection system - or about parenting style and whether kids should be allowed to do a particular activity or not. Without more context or knowledge, which are you likelier to conclude? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5634))_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5635 "2025-01-05T02:03:03Z")
Based off of this thread: > [@How much of a "looker" were/are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-looker-were-are-you/1012494): > > somewhat inspired by this thread: [Enrolling in "cybersecurity bootcamps" to meet women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enrolling-in-cybersecurity-bootcamps-to-meet-women/1011901): how much of a looker were or are you? (scale 1-10) I’d rate myself as a 6 or 7 (on a good day) … I am 50+, male pattern baldness (trimmed hair to 5-15mm), but I’m +/- tall and slim and sportive looking and a somewhat “winning” personality, so I got that going for me … when younger, i’d still be a 6 or 7 … pro’s are: more hair, cons: I was socially way more awkward than today so how would you rate yoursel… _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5635))_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5636 "2025-01-05T02:03:12Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5636))_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5637 "2025-01-05T02:04:56Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5637))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5638 "2025-01-05T06:13:14Z")
How often do you re-read Cecil’s books? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5638))_ ---
**Author:** ![yarblek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/71e660/32.png) [@yarblek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yarblek)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5639 "2025-01-05T12:35:36Z")
If you see $3760 somewhere (e.g. an advertisement, a bank statement etc.) if speaking out loud to someone about it, wich of the following would you more likely say? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5639))_ Similarly if you saw $1180, would you more likely say it was: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5639))_ Seeing $2150, you would more likely say: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5639))_ And seeing $4330: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5639))_ ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5640 "2025-01-06T18:43:41Z")
Which reserved parking spaces have you encountered (other than than handicapped spaces; I assume we’ve all seen those)? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5640))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5641 "2025-01-07T04:48:40Z")
How do you hyphenate? I don’t mean what you think is the _right_ way to hyphenate; how would you actually write something like this, say, to a thread on the SDMB or a report to your employer. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5641))_ ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5642 "2025-01-07T17:00:36Z")
What’s your response to the ad showing a guy incapable of unscrewing the lid on a jar of tomato sauce, and having to order an emergency pizza? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5642))_ ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5643 "2025-01-07T17:35:32Z")
Have you ever had a parking space that was designated for your individual use? This does not include parking spaces designated for use by a group which you are a member of, such as being handicapped or pregnant or a veteran. It also does not include a parking space at your residence. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5643))_ ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5644 "2025-01-08T21:14:05Z")
When someone (a guest, not a repair person) comes to your residence for the first time, do they get a “tour?” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5644))_ ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5645 "2025-01-08T21:14:56Z")
Which side of your car is the fuel filler on, and what country/region is it from? I’ll allow multiple selections for those who have multiple cars. I purposely separated Japan and Britain from the rest of their continents in case the side of the road they drive on makes a difference. Otherwise I lumped the rest of Asian and Europe together just to avoid having too many poll options. (I guess India also drives on the left, but I’m assuming so few of us own an Indian car that it won’t affect the poll). _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5645))_ ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5646 "2025-01-08T21:22:31Z")
Do you want results from EV owners? I.e., whether the charge port door is on the left or right? ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5647 "2025-01-08T21:28:29Z")
This probably belongs in the discussion thread, but let’s say ICE cars only. But I’ll allow answers for any ICE cars you previously owned, if you can remember (and that goes for current ICE owners as well). ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5648 "2025-01-08T21:47:58Z")
Canada as the 51st United State: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5648))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/5649 "2025-01-08T21:57:10Z")
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