# For authors: Would you try using polls to help encourage reader response? Why or why not?
Um. Probably not? I'm kind of uncomfortable asking for reviews like that even if I have no problem with other people using them.
# For readers: Would you use polls after reading? Why or why not?
I tend to comment on most stuff I read and like anyway. I don't think I'd fill it out for a fic I didn't like any more than I would leave a comment for it. There's always the chance the author could PM me to ask why I ticked didn't like it which would mean I would be dragged into a discussion I was trying to avoid.
# What improvements would you suggest for those who might want to use polls?
Only the read it/read it & liked it/read & didn't like it options above for stupid people like me.
# What was the most awesome dinosaur ever, as rated by science?
STEGOSAURUS. TRUFAX.
# Is receiving feedback via poll as satisfactory as receiving feedback in other ways? Why or why not?
I've never done a poll on a fic but I think the answer for me would be no? I've done a bunch of polls on random crap and while it's nice to have a whole bunch of people weighing in on the sexalicious nature of Zachary Quinto's ass, the comments prompted by the polls are always way more fun. I like have conversations with people. And getting a compliment without being able to say thank you makes me a bit uncomfortable receiving it.
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Um. Probably not? I'm kind of uncomfortable asking for reviews like that even if I have no problem with other people using them.
# For readers: Would you use polls after reading? Why or why not?
I tend to comment on most stuff I read and like anyway. I don't think I'd fill it out for a fic I didn't like any more than I would leave a comment for it. There's always the chance the author could PM me to ask why I ticked didn't like it which would mean I would be dragged into a discussion I was trying to avoid.
# What improvements would you suggest for those who might want to use polls?
Only the read it/read it & liked it/read & didn't like it options above for stupid people like me.
# What was the most awesome dinosaur ever, as rated by science?
STEGOSAURUS. TRUFAX.
# Is receiving feedback via poll as satisfactory as receiving feedback in other ways? Why or why not?
I've never done a poll on a fic but I think the answer for me would be no? I've done a bunch of polls on random crap and while it's nice to have a whole bunch of people weighing in on the sexalicious nature of Zachary Quinto's ass, the comments prompted by the polls are always way more fun. I like have conversations with people. And getting a compliment without being able to say thank you makes me a bit uncomfortable receiving it.