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Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Live Poll: Enter Here, Prospective Poll Writer

Intro: The current version of the IMDb polls started in 2013. Jessica asked in that poll about IMDb polls and you. Her question was: "If you haven't tried making polls, what is the main reason?" One of the options was: "I would like to, but I don't know how to begin.", another option was: "Seems too difficult or not enjoyable." As a experienced poll maker with severe lacks of English language skills at the begin of writing my polls, I can confirm that there is good help to get started. The IMDb staff made up guidelines for creating polls. If you are interested, please click here. Now 285 of my polls are released (as of 09/11/2025) and I can say I got used more and more easily to create polls. It's not really tragic, more like fun. If you would (just theoretical) start a poll idea, what kind of subject would you most likely use? (If you want to talk about, discuss or join here.) Suggestions: Kind of subjects, not all several genres separated. Like in the examples, please. List: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls4102948636/ Poll: TBD

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First time it is very difficult... But then, once you get it is more satisfactory.... I did the first one years ago as a challenge for myself

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Please edit: As an experienced poll maker with a severe lack of English language skills at the beginning of writing my polls Now 283 of my polls are released (as of 09/04/2025) and I can say that creating polls has become easier. "It's not really tragic, more like fun." I don't think tragic is the right word (hard, difficult?) If you would (just theoretically) start a poll idea,

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Edited. I chose the word difficult. It's used in Germany to say someone makes a drama of something. Therefrom it derives. But in English I guess it's better to say difficult. Thank you, Jessica. Most done by copy and paste.

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P.S.: I didn't correct it in the intro of the thread, just in the list.

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I also altered the last line a little. What do you think about?: "(You can also suggest additional options. If ..."

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That's good. FYC as an option: Movie or TV Characters Please correct #15: A funny poll with silly intentions, just for fun

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Thank you, Jessica. Corrected. I've put your suggestion on the list. I'm just not sure if "Characters" after "TV" is written capitalized. I would have written it without capitalization. But I may be wrog, so I've put it in the option like you wrote it. I hope the image for it is ok for you. It was the first that came to my mind.

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I also corrected some options; they mostly had second words capitalized. So I decapitalized them.

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After "A funny poll with silly intentions, just for fun", I've set "(did some myself)" to state that it's not a "trick option" for figuring out silly people, which it isn't.

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I've put the options in an order I suppose to be mostly clicked. Debateable.

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Looks fine. Perhaps you could add a link to Dan's FAQ (So You Want to Make an IMDb Poll? Here's How...) in the top post, like I did for my poll. So hopefully, people will click on your discussion link and see the information. https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/imdb-poll/faq-so-you-want-to-make-an-imdb-poll-heres-how/5f4a79a68815453dba8499e9 https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/imdb-poll/live-poll-imdb-polls-and-you/68adc6b95dc1b071b1befa4f

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Thank you, Jessica. I've inserted a little line and hope the text isn't grown to rich now for upload.: "...to get started. Dan_Dassow made up guidelines long ago for better understanding how it works. If you are interested, please click here. Now 283 of my polls ..." That really is a good point you pointed out. What about the title? Do you think it's good, or would you rather be less confrontative or maybe there still is a better title to catch the interested. I'm open for every idea to work together on that. I think it already has some qualities for other users to join. If there still is potential, let me know, please. I personally ask myself how would it be for me myself to be confronted with my poll. That's essential for making a poll in my humble opinion.

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I meant you could add the link in the top post here in the thread, but it might be OK to include it in the poll intro, and it would likely be even more helpful. We'll see what the others think. I think the title works. I have no better suggestion.

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"Dan_Dassow made up guidelines long ago for better understanding how it works. If you are interested, please click here." They are not really guidelines that Dan made up. At first they were posted by IMDb staff, then they were posted in this forum by Dan. I don't think there is any reason to include an author.

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Is it bad I mentioned him? I can also alter it a little and write: "The IMDb staff made up guidelines for creating polls. If you are interested, please click here."

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Done. Please look at it and tell me, if that fits better. You can also tell me how it would fit better.

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23 days ago

Anyway this isn't just my poll ! Jessica, you have a major part in figuring out that special subject by your help and preliminary polls regarding that special issue. I think we all did good work in it before. You, Dan, Peter, Ruby and NYVKE had helping parts in "12th Anniversary of Polls - When Did You Join Voting?", which also lead to this idea, beside your main idea "IMDb Polls and You". The step to reach users the hand is the best idea in opening the field for new participants. It was a brilliant idea you had. Now we know there are more than 40 people out there interested to join. We help them taking the step more easy. You, Dan, Peter, Ruby, Pencho and many others here helped me understand our "poll culture" and to also learn what we do together here. It's a great thing I'll never forget in my whole life. Love what we do.

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Thank you, Breu. This place wouldn't be the same without you. :)

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Just saw an interview with Jessica Ros.encr.antz, the Min-ister for EU Af.fa.irs. She blows my mind. Great p.oli.ti.tians you have there in Swe.den. Don't wonder about the periods within the words. It's just because of RobiTobi, the censoring bot. I don't want to anger him, so I set random obstacles to not pro.v.oke him.

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Ah, what very kind comments. Jess is so right that this board (and these polls and we poll makers) would not be the same without you! And I love what you and Jess have been doing with polls to give people an opportunity to become involved and this poll really is the entrance into that. And like I've said before, you're a good spokesperson, Breu! Oh, btw, that's hilarious about RobiTobi, lol.

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Thank you.

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" I love what you and Jess have been doing with polls to give people an opportunity to become involved " Thank you.

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20 days ago

Good poll Breu

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Thank you, Kirk. Hope it gets online someday.

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20 days ago

I love this poll and I think that the title is perfect. I find the title to be friendly, straightforward, and welcoming. Anyone who sees this poll and starts to make polls and has fun with it will have you to directly thank. Bravo, Breu. I suggest just one small edit to the intro: "this" instead of "that" However, if you want to make the intro a bit shorter, you could also make this edits: cut "about IMDb polls and you. Her question was:" (That's not a necessary edit: just an option if you'd like it to be more brief.) Again, if you're going for a slightly more concise intro, you could also cut "The IMDb staff made up" and "If you are interested, please click here" and replace it with "There are guidelines for creating polls that you can find by clicking here." With these suggested edits, the intro would read: The current version of the IMDb polls started in 2013. Jessica asked in this poll, "If you haven't tried making polls, what is the main reason?" One of the options was: "I would like to, but I don't know how to begin." Another option was: "Seems too difficult or not enjoyable." As an experienced poll maker with a severe lack of English language skills at the beginning of writing my polls, I can confirm that there is good help to get started. There are guidelines for creating polls that you can find by clicking here. Now 285 of my polls are released (as of 09/11/2025) and I can say that creating polls has become easier. It's not really difficult, more like fun. If you would (just theoretically) start a poll idea, what kind of subject would you most likely use?

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I tend to describe more widely than necessary. Another point is that I wrote it like I would tell it sitting in front of the poll taker. I've made the edits. It surely is better to read when it's more concise. Thank you, Ruby. :D

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"Anyone who sees this poll and starts to make polls and has fun with it will have you to directly thank. Bravo, Breu." And I guess they would also have me to thank, indirectly.

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Jessica, you are the reason why I picked up the line. Your poll was genius and lead me to that idea. Without your spark, I wouldn't have catched fire. And also look of how much help I needed to get the idea to that point. When I look up, there was big help from you, Jessica and Ruby and Peter. The idea wouldn't have reached that state it is now. I would call it a community project. Ok, it runs under my name, fellows. But it clearly is from all of us. So it's dedicated to our community. I hope other users will join. Anyway it will be an interesting time, with newbies. I may not always know what to say, but I know I'm not alone. ❤ :D

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Absolutely, Jess! Please forgive the omission: Right around the time I posted that is when some thick brain fog started to descend upon me. Like Breu said, your poll was genius. You've clearly been instrumental in all of this and like I said before, I do love what the two of you have been doing to get others involved. Bravo!

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Thank you Sara. 🥰

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10 days ago

Hi Breu, I can't wait for this to go live and see what happens. : ) I noticed two typos in the following excerpt: One of the options was: "I would like to, but I don't know how to begin.", another option was: "Seems too difficult or not enjoyable." Could you: 1.) Delete the comma before "Another" 2.) Capitalize the "A" in "another" Feel free to just copy and paste the following in order to replace the above excerpt: One of the options was: "I would like to, but I don't know how to begin." Another option was: "Seems too difficult or not enjoyable." The rest of the intro looks perfect. Thanks, Breu, for tolerating this picky English teacher's suggestions, lol. You're a great sport.

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Done.

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Congratulations, Breumaster! 😊 Enter Here, Prospective Poll Writer Live Poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/gqdZosbEHp-OxJjumMx2tA/ https://imdbstats.com/user/ur36448190/?sort=votes,desc IMDbPollStats is back in operation.

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Thank you, Dan. Thank you, Buddies. :D