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Why do you visit the forums?

Discussion in 'General Chat Forum' started by Mr Rogers, Feb 21, 2008.

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How receptive are you of others' opinions on the BHOA Boards?

Poll closed Mar 21, 2008.

  1. I carefully consider opposing positions and frequently change mine based on theirs

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%

  2. I consider their opinions, but almost never change my mind.

    11 vote(s)
    44.0%

  3. I scan their posts, but really most of my positions are pretty well set.

    8 vote(s)
    32.0%

  4. I read their posts only to formulate my response.

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%

  5. There are other posters? I have everyone on iggy (ignore)!!!

    2 vote(s)
    8.0%
  1. Mr Rogers

    Mr Rogers Active Member

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    I have a confession to make. I like to hear myself talk! I was just wondering if I could get an honest poll of how receptive you are to the opinions of others. Please fill out the attached poll.
     
    Mr Rogers, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. gryphon

    gryphon Banned User

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    Mr. Rogers,

    GREAT IDEA for a poll!
     
    gryphon, Feb 21, 2008
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  3. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    ..the options listed assume you are only here to debate. That is such a narrow vision of what the discussion forums are actually about - and actually only represent a small fraction of actual posting activity.
     
    flynnibus, Feb 21, 2008
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  4. smheese

    smheese New Member

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    i agree... i mostly visit for for sale boards, restaurant reviews, and to get recs on haircutting, babysitters, local business type stuff.
     
    smheese, Feb 21, 2008
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  5. Pats_fan

    Pats_fan Former Resident

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    The question is not why you visit the boards, but how open you are to the opinions of others on the boards. Two completely different issues.
     
    Pats_fan, Feb 21, 2008
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  6. Kaosdad

    Kaosdad Will work for Rum

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    I visit to read the posts which kick-starts the brain after writing documentation.
     
    Kaosdad, Feb 21, 2008
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  7. Audrey

    Audrey Member

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    It depends a lot on the context. For restaurants, contractors, and local businesses I love the exchange of opinions here because they help me focus my limited time on places others recommend. For politics, the hospital issue, stay-at-home vs working moms, and other highly charged issues, I do not find that the arguments here have changed any of my opinions. I usually carefully consider the comments here, just in case they might change my opinion, but it hasn't happened yet! And some of the debaters here get downright annoying (self-glorification, rumor and fear-mongering...thank goodness for Iggy).
     
    Audrey, Feb 21, 2008
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  8. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    agreed here- it depends on how educated i am on a matter if my mind is made up, or if i come here to see both- or all 5- sides to the issue. for instance, no one can convince me that ANY burger in town is better than Fosters, but i went from opposing the BMRC to being on the fence.
     
    redon1, Feb 21, 2008
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  9. Mr Rogers

    Mr Rogers Active Member

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    Ummm, i case you couldn't tell from the choices, the poll was meant to be humorous. I didn't expect to glean scientific conclusions from the results! :happygrin:
     
    Mr Rogers, Feb 21, 2008
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  10. broken skull

    broken skull New Member

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    What did anyone else in this thread say?

    I have em all on ignore.
     
    broken skull, Feb 21, 2008
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  11. Mr Rogers

    Mr Rogers Active Member

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    Bump!
     
    Mr Rogers, Feb 22, 2008
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