Polls Archive

• The organization or operator of the website that published the article (23%, 7 Votes)
• The journalist(s) who wrote the article (3%, 1 Vote)
• The sources quoted in the article (19%, 6 Votes)
• The quality or style of the writing (10%, 3 Votes)
• The individual(s) who brought the article to my attention (0%, 0 Votes)
• Whether the article has myriad shares or social media activity (3%, 1 Vote)
• My own knowledge or intuition (42%, 13 Votes)

Total Votes: 31

Poll Open: June 14, 2021
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• Yes -- So much of my personal data is already in the hands of advertisers anyhow; I may as well be paid for it. (3%, 1 Vote)
• Possibly -- It depends how much I would be compensated and how the data I authorize to share would be used and protected. (20%, 8 Votes)
• No -- I would not sell my personal data at any price. (77%, 31 Votes)

Total Votes: 40

Poll Open: June 7, 2021
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• Email - I correspond when it's convenient for me and I can save a detailed paper trail. (60%, 12 Votes)
• Live Chat - I multitask during wait times and I can keep a record of the conversation. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Social Media - I find businesses to be more accommodating on a public platform. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Telephone - I favor voice interaction and I don't like to rely on a keyboard to have a conversation. (30%, 6 Votes)
• Text Messaging - It's quick, convenient, and provides enough of a human touch. (10%, 2 Votes)
• Video Chat - Face-to-face interaction is the most personal and efficient way to resolve issues. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Votes: 20

Poll Open: May 31, 2021
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• Cable / Internet / Phone (0%, 0 Votes)
• Childcare (0%, 0 Votes)
• Education (8%, 2 Votes)
• Food and Household Goods (35%, 9 Votes)
• Gasoline / Transportation (19%, 5 Votes)
• Healthcare (4%, 1 Vote)
• Housing (15%, 4 Votes)
• Insurance (4%, 1 Vote)
• Travel (0%, 0 Votes)
• Utilities: Electricity / Gas / Water (15%, 4 Votes)

Total Votes: 26

Poll Open: May 24, 2021
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• Yes - Twitter is an important tool for my organization. Paying for a subscription is an easy business decision for us. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Yes - I use the platform frequently and want access to every available feature. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Possibly - It depends on which features will be offered and what those will cost. (4%, 3 Votes)
• No - I will only use Twitter for services that are available free of charge. (15%, 12 Votes)
• No - I don't use Twitter for free, so I'd never consider a paid subscription. (81%, 67 Votes)

Total Votes: 82

Poll Open: May 17, 2021
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• It demonstrates that all critical infrastructure sectors are at high risk of disruption by cybercriminals. (44%, 14 Votes)
• Everyone will be paying for this attack in the form of higher energy costs. (25%, 8 Votes)
• Governments need to work more closely with private industries to protect networks for the sake of public safety. (3%, 1 Vote)
• It's a global problem. An international alliance must be formed to hold the perpetrators accountable and prevent future attacks. (28%, 9 Votes)

Total Votes: 32

Poll Open: May 10, 2021
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• Allowing us to "control the narrative" by telling our own story. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Being able to target demographics that matter to us and nurturing those relationships. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Giving us a way to monitor our competitors. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Increasing our brand awareness. (0%, 0 Votes)
• Providing ways to advertise with a small budget. (15%, 2 Votes)
• None of the above. Social media is useless to my company. (85%, 11 Votes)

Total Votes: 13

Poll Open: May 3, 2021
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• It's the best hope for advancing space exploration. (33%, 15 Votes)
• It will result in highly profitable new industries and jobs created. (17%, 8 Votes)
• It will offer the opportunity to establish a new way of life in space colonies. (2%, 1 Vote)
• It's little more than a hobby for billionaires. (22%, 10 Votes)
• It will dramatically increase space junk and pollution. (13%, 6 Votes)
• It should be heavily regulated by governments. (13%, 6 Votes)

Total Votes: 46

Poll Open: April 26, 2021
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• They are revolutionary tools for solving problems facing humanity. (22%, 8 Votes)
• They won't change the world, but they have many practical, beneficial applications. (14%, 5 Votes)
• There's a danger that humans will lose control of AI and there will be grave consequences. (14%, 5 Votes)
• Some of their so-called big accomplishments, such as beating humans at games, are trivial and overhyped. (31%, 11 Votes)
• AI is one more reason to consider living completely off the grid. (19%, 7 Votes)

Total Votes: 36

Poll Open: April 19, 2021
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• Agree, because I like my job regardless of where I perform my duties. (20%, 10 Votes)
• Comply, because I can't afford to lose my current job. (16%, 8 Votes)
• Go with the flow, but start looking for different employment. (16%, 8 Votes)
• Resign immediately, so I can dedicate all of my time to find a job that better suits my needs. (16%, 8 Votes)
• Try to negotiate a hybrid work from home / work in office arrangement with my employer. (32%, 15 Votes)

Total Votes: 49

Poll Open: April 12, 2021
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• It will prompt more people to take the vaccine to help end the virus. (16%, 11 Votes)
• It will lessen restrictions and provide more freedom for individuals. (15%, 10 Votes)
• It is a violation of privacy and civil liberties. (39%, 26 Votes)
• It will lead to stigma and discrimination. (19%, 13 Votes)
• It will encourage counterfeits and other criminal activities. (11%, 7 Votes)

Total Votes: 67

Poll Open: April 5, 2021
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• because I like the convenience and cost savings of instant delivery, regardless of my recipient's location (0%, 0 Votes)
• because I've procrastinated and need my gift delivered ASAP (22%, 2 Votes)
• so my recipient has options when choosing their gift (56%, 5 Votes)
• to avoid in-person interaction and/or commuting to retail stores (0%, 0 Votes)
• to support local businesses (22%, 2 Votes)

Total Votes: 9

Poll Open: March 29, 2021
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• A smarter, more productive population as a result of remote learning opportunities (46%, 11 Votes)
• Better health care, given more people have access to online service providers (4%, 1 Vote)
• Improvements to the food supply chain from innovation and additional services accessible to the farming industry (8%, 2 Votes)
• More employment opportunities for workers and a larger labor pool for organizations (29%, 7 Votes)
• Traveling in remote areas would be safer, more convenient and desirable, with dependable Internet access (13%, 3 Votes)

Total Votes: 24

Poll Open: March 22, 2021
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• Deliver it to a manufacturer or retailer that has a recycling or trade-in program (13%, 4 Votes)
• Donate it to an organization or give it free to someone (31%, 10 Votes)
• Give it to my local municipality's electronics recycling program or a certified e-waste recycler (31%, 10 Votes)
• Sell it (3%, 1 Vote)
• Toss it in the trash (22%, 7 Votes)

Total Votes: 32

Poll Open: March 15, 2021
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• Attend my place of worship (20%, 8 Votes)
• Frequent bars, clubs or restaurants (3%, 1 Vote)
• Gather with family or friends (30%, 12 Votes)
• Go to entertainment or sporting events (8%, 3 Votes)
• Join colleagues at work or business events (3%, 1 Vote)
• Participate in group athletics or exercise (0%, 0 Votes)
• Return to my school (0%, 0 Votes)
• Take my children to their school (3%, 1 Vote)
• Travel (33%, 13 Votes)
• Visit my health practitioners (0%, 1 Vote)

Total Votes: 40

Poll Open: March 8, 2021
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