Polls on Staff Apps

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by pokeboy24, May 31, 2013.

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Do you think staff apps should include polls?

Poll closed Jun 14, 2013.
  1. Yes

    42.9%
  2. No

    23.8%
  3. Bacon (Yes)

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  4. Bacon (No)

    33.3%
  1. pokeboy24

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    It seems to me that the polls are an inappropriate thing to put on a staff app, even if it's allowed. It would appear that it just becomes a popularity contest, which is completely not how staff is/should be chosen. I don't know how much the polls/comments play into the decision (I don't think much), but they just seem a bit... inappropriate. I don't exactly know how to say it. What do you think?
     
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    I can basically guarantee that they play 0 part in picking staff :p
     
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    Mmmhmm
     
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    You don't have to include a poll. If you do, there are strict rules to follow.

    Honestly, when I pick staff members, I don't factor in what other people think. I only read the comments for the purpose of moderation. I won't choose someone just because they have more "+1's" than another person.

    It's the same with polls. I just like to see what other people think. You could have 100% "no's" and still become a staff member.
     
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    I didn't think you did, it just seemed... weird to me.
     
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    Personally I don't mind them, though they seem a bit pointless to me. Everyone always posts their little comment saying +1 anyway so...