Inactive Poll

I think what needs to be kept in mind is that different PA members want different things and have different amounts of time to spend on the forum.

I love the in depth discussions, and would love to spend much more time having long debates on the forum, but, with a very busy work schedule, and commitments outside of work, the time I can spend is limited.

The polls are a good way for members who don't have a lot of spare time to interact in the forum.

Whilst a lot of the polls on the "big six" are like groundhog day, I still enjoy being reminded about these great albums, and I still enjoy the polls

What I'm saying is that the forum needs a bit of both. Something for everyone. Opportunities for longer in depth discussions for those that want it, and quick dip in dip out polls for those who don't have as much time.

Yeah...but the insidious, thin end of the wedgie is the elephant in the room. A lot want to ditch the prog dinosaurs to talk about Dolly Partons Bra size or how much the beatles accelerated the sales of St Michaels best seller...not to mention that Genesis only got interesting once they ditched all that prog nonsense and let collins out of his pop box...

Edited by M27Barney - June 26 2020 at 00:29

Squonk19 wrote: I quite like the album ratings out of 10 polls of late. It's interesting to see the statistical shape of the responses as well as people's opinions. Ignoring the ones who give a low rating to provoke, and then the uber-fans who will have nothing to say negative about any albums from certain bands..., there is gold in between!

Psychedelic Paul wrote: ... I happen to like Meaningless Songs in Very High Voices ...

Polls are probably the easiest way for those who are unable/unwilling to voice their own opinions to contribute to the site. Perhaps having too many of these is one the reasons most discussion threads never develop very far?

There are indeed too many polls. I particularly find all those "rate teh album 1-10" polls kinda meh. But. What I'd like to see more of, are threads that spur discussions. Something inspiring. I dunno.

I quite like favourite album polls as they occasionally give me useful recommendations as long as it doesn't always include the obvious ones!

Psychedelic Paul wrote: richardh wrote: I quite like favourite album polls as they occasionally give me useful recommendations as long as it doesn't always include the obvious ones! The top five songs polls are good fun , no issue with those! Also like the 'make your own album' threads , again they are just a fun thing.  That's good to know.  I have a brand new Make Your Own Jon and Vangelis Album thread up-and-running and I'll have another Top 5 Songs poll coming up shortly, although I haven't decided who the featured artist is going to be yet.

richardh wrote: ^ found it in the prog-related lounge , somewhere I don't normally go

^^ You just named one of my favourite songs.....