ha, I almost just clicked the poll and backbuttoned, but then I started reading the comments... interesting. Not sure what that says, but interesting.

# For authors: Would you try using polls to help encourage reader response? Why or why not?

I'm very tempted to now. Thanks to the new "mystats" on LJ, I can see how many people have visited a story, but I don't know how many read it or liked it or hated it, and I am curious.

# For readers: Would you use polls after reading? Why or why not?

Yes!!! I read a lot of fic, but if I don't know the author I tend not to comment, because I feel like they have no idea who I am, so it's kind of intrusive. Which is absolutely backwards thinking, because as an author I love hearing from people I don't know.

# What improvements would you suggest for those who might want to use polls?

The ability for the results to remain anon. I suppose.

# What was the most awesome dinosaur ever, as rated by science?

Dilophosaurus -- even if it didn't really spit poison

# Is receiving feedback via poll as satisfactory as receiving feedback in other ways? Why or why not?

I think so, I just like knowing people are out there reading. Hence why the new mystats counter is fun to see :-)