# 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:** 353
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7052 "2026-10-14T00:04:35Z")
How well do you know your neighbors? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7052))_ ---
**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:** [October 14, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7053 "2026-10-14T03:00:44Z")
(Somewhat based off of real life) Your son has a pet spider. It is completely non-venomous, and harmless. No itch-causing body hair, either. It is big and scary-looking. He keeps it in a glass box in his bedroom and never takes it out of the room. It costs virtually nothing to feed and take care of. It is docile. Your daughter complains about the spider and says “I’m terrified of it; it’s hard to even sleep, knowing that thing is in our home. Can we please get rid of it?” Her bedroom is far away from the son’s bedroom, but she is unnerved anyway. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7053))_ ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7054 "2026-10-14T14:09:21Z")
You want to get her her own pet spider. You _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7054))_ ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7055 "2026-10-14T16:08:26Z")
Someone posts a “what would you do” poll. One of the options matches what you’d do but is incomplete. For example, options are “I would do A,” “I would do B,”, or “Other”. You would do A, but with additional action C. How would you answer the poll? With either choice, you are free to explain further in the discussions thread. Recognizing that your answer might vary depending on the specifics of the poll, pick the one you are more likely to go with. If you can’t decide, that probably puts you in the “other” camp. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7055))_ In another poll, one (and only one) of the options matches what you would do, but there is an added explanation that doesn’t really match your reason for doing it. For example, options are “I would do A because X,” “I would do B because Y,” and “Other”. You would do A, but more because Z. How are you more likely to answer the poll? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7055))_ You are posting a poll yourself. If one of the options is mostly, but not exactly, a match for a respondent, would you prefer the respondent choose that option or choose “other”? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7055))_ ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7056 "2026-10-14T16:46:17Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7056))_ ---
**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:** [October 14, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7057 "2026-10-14T22:16:14Z")
It has come to my attention that in the UK they call a sandwich consisting of a piece of breaded chicken filet on a bun a “chicken burger”. Which is closest to your definition of a “burger”? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7057))_ ---
**Author:** ![LavenderMagnolia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@LavenderMagnolia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderMagnolia)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7058 "2026-10-15T00:58:39Z")
Do you think any of the following are rude, not very good manners, etc.? I’ve heard of people thinking each of these are rude or not. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7058))_ ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7059 "2026-10-15T02:12:06Z")
Do you think that none of the above are rude? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7059))_ ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7060 "2026-10-15T02:14:03Z")
Do you think it’s rude to construct a poll that people are interested in, but can’t answer – making it harder for them to see the results? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7060))_ ---
**Author:** ![LavenderMagnolia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@LavenderMagnolia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderMagnolia)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7061 "2026-10-15T03:42:54Z")
[CHANGED] Do you think any of the following are rude, not very good manners, etc.? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7061))_ ---
**Author:** ![LavenderMagnolia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@LavenderMagnolia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderMagnolia)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7062 "2026-10-15T04:01:27Z")
[wrong thread] ---
**Author:** ![colinfred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colinfred/32/21338_2.png) [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7063 "2026-10-15T14:18:28Z")
Due to some form of astrophysical jjiggerypokery a causeway is created connecting Earth with an alien world. They are human sized bipeds, friendly and social and there is some intermix of people and culture. They never developed team sports but like the idea and quickly start playing them. It turns out they outplay human men by about the same level as human men outplay human women Quickly all elite players are aliens so a new alien league is set up in most sports. Every player in the soccer Alien Premier League is better than Messi at his prime for example. If you wanted to watch a match on the TV _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7063))_ ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7064 "2026-10-15T14:40:33Z")
On election day, if someone is going to, they should ask: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7064))_ ---
**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:** [October 15, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7065 "2026-10-15T16:46:16Z")
If someone were described as, “She earns $0.35 million per year” instead of “she earns $350,000 per year,” would you think it a strange way to describe the number? Same for any other context, such as “This football stadium can hold 0.11 million spectators” or “This country has a GDP of $0.87 trillion.” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7065))_ ---
**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:** [October 15, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7066 "2026-10-15T17:19:56Z")
Did you have an Earthquake drill today where you are? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7066))_ During this drill, what did you do? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7066))_ ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7067 "2026-10-16T00:16:24Z")
How frequently do you see men with “wizard” style beards in the area you live in? A “wizard” beard is an untrimmed beard that reaches to the chest or beyond. May also be called a “hillbilly” beard. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7067))_ ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7068 "2026-10-16T23:24:17Z")
Ever put out a political candidate sign in you yard? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7068))_ ---
**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:** [October 17, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7069 "2026-10-17T12:35:14Z")
How frequently do you switch out your shower/bath towel? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7069))_ ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7070 "2026-10-17T13:23:43Z")
How often do you shower? (If it varies, based on whatever, try to pick an average. If you bathe regularly, but in some way other than by showering, pick, “i don’t shower” ) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7070))_ ---
**Author:** ![LavenderMagnolia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/2bfe46/32.png) [@LavenderMagnolia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderMagnolia)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7071 "2026-10-17T14:25:58Z")
What age difference have you had with a current or previous partner/spouse? I included the first option because some might feel that a smaller age gap was a bit more significant if one person was younger than 21. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/7071))_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=352) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=354)