# 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:** 87
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1726 "2022-08-06T18:32:17Z")
[![](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/pizza-crust-leftovers-crumbs-top-view-red-background-above-eaten-181764327.jpg) ](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/pizza-crust-leftovers-crumbs-top-view-red-background-above-eaten-181764327.jpg) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1726))_ ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1727 "2022-08-06T20:04:14Z")
_Star Trek: The Next Generation:_ Was Leah Brahms justified in yelling at Geordi for using her image on the holodeck, which caused her image to be somewhat more cozy than she was comfortable with? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1727))_ ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1728 "2022-08-07T05:21:51Z")
Do you remember enough about Star Trek to make good choices in all the Star Trek polls? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1728))_ ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1729 "2022-08-07T17:01:52Z")
A person decides that their religious beliefs prevent them from doing key tasks of their current job. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1729))_ ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1730 "2022-08-07T17:08:12Z")
Person F is a software engineer at a semi-conductor equipment company. Person F is a member of a religion that has determined that machines are autonomous entities and it is a Grave Sin to force them to remain isolated in cleanrooms and be slaves to the semi-conductor-making process. Person F therefore refuses to write any software that programs these machines. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1730))_ ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1731 "2022-08-07T17:36:23Z")
Your Trump-supporting employer wants you to wear a tiny “MAGA Trump 2024” patch on your uniform. All other employees are doing so as well; it’s required. He tells you, “It’s just a tiny 1-inch part of your uniform - it’s not like we’re requiring you to wear a big slogan on a tee shirt. So it’s only a very minor inconvenience.” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1731))_ ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1732 "2022-08-07T19:54:19Z")
Re: Poll above: You refuse to wear the patch and are fired. What do you do next? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1732))_ ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1733 "2022-08-07T21:00:40Z")
[Pumpkin Spice Oreos are coming back!](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pumpkin-spice-latte-psl-oreo-starbucks-when-will-return-2022-fall-flavors/) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1733))_ ---
**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:** [August 8, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1734 "2022-08-08T18:38:58Z")
What do you immediately think of when you hear “B-52” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1734))_ ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1735 "2022-08-09T01:14:23Z")
Would your answer change if it was “B-52s”? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1735))_ ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1736 "2022-08-09T01:20:40Z")
Pro wrestling fans: Who was the best WCW World Heavyweight Champion? (Counting only the champions who were actually crowned in WCW). _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1736))_ ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1737 "2022-08-09T01:24:48Z")
Pro wrestling fans: Who was your favorite member of The Shield? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1737))_ ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1738 "2022-08-10T00:58:27Z")
[![](https://www.retrospectiveinteriors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/danish_retro_vintage_leather_ottoman_stool_5.jpg) ](https://www.retrospectiveinteriors.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/danish_retro_vintage_leather_ottoman_stool_5.jpg) I once had this exact conversation, verbatim, with a friend a long time ago as we were moving out of a shared house (I think the actual item in question was actually very similar to the example picture): Me: “Can I have the hassock?” Friend: “What’s a hassock?” Me: “This thing.” Friend: “You mean the ottoman?” Me: “What’s an ottoman?” _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1738))_ ---
**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:** [August 10, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1739 "2022-08-10T01:24:24Z")
Which of these was the worst business decision? For reference a link to the full thread is below the poll. I just arbitrarily picked a few from that thread; if you think some other decision I didn’t include was worse just vote for the one you think is the worst out of this group. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1739))_ > [@Worst business decisions ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-business-decisions-ever/968928/): > > Semi-sequel to “Worst advertising campaigns ever”. What are the worst business decisions you’ve ever seen? Blockbuster passing on Netflix has to be up there. ---
**Author:** ![RollOutTheBarrel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rolloutthebarrel/32/1649_2.png) [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1740 "2022-08-10T01:38:46Z")
Has a stranger ever paid your bill at a restaurant? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1740))_ Have you ever paid a stranger’s bill at a restaurant? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1740))_ ---
**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:** [August 10, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1741 "2022-08-10T05:20:09Z")
When you read the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, do you: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1741))_ I’m mostly interested in the breakdown between the third and fourth options. But I included the rest for completeness. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1742 "2022-08-10T13:51:29Z")
The weather is going to be really weird in 2023. Because for the whole year the weather is going to be like it is during your pick of which month has the most pleasant weather. _Please vote based only upon the month’s typical weather year to year, and not holidays and other celebrations because those will still happen regardless of the weather._ Which month’s weather should we have for all of 2023? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1742))_ ---
**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:** [August 10, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1743 "2022-08-10T17:08:55Z")
Your summer home fahrenheit thermostat setting: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1743))_ ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1744 "2022-08-10T17:09:45Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1744))_ ---
**Author:** ![Mr.E](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.e/32/8932_2.png) [@Mr.E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.E)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1745 "2022-08-10T17:28:53Z")
I have a thermostat that automatically turns on the heat when the temperature falls below a set value and turns on the air conditioning when the temperature rises above a set value. These two values have to be at least 5 degrees apart. If you had such a thermostat and you left it at the same setting year round what would you set it to? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1745))_ Bonus poll: Would you maintain a 5 degree window or make it larger? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1745))_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=86) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=88)