Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

General

 

Are you an independent website?

Yes – we do not belong to any organization, authority or party. Our aim is to provide a platform for people to take part in polls and discussions of every kind. We consider ourselves neutral and objective. It’s your opinion that matters!

 

Will “old” polls disappear overtime?

Inactive polls will be automatically closed after 30 days. “Important” polls however, will remain open.

 

Who creates the polls?

The polls are created by the administrators of pollunity.com.

 

Can I start polls myself?

No – We have decided to reserve the rights to create the polls ourselves. In the future, however, we are hope that our members will become active in the development of our site and polls. Should you have any immediate suggestions however, we would be pleased to hear from you. (write us at: )

 

How can I suggest polls?

Registered members can use a specific form to suggest polls. Other users can forward their suggestions to: .

 

I found some errors on this site. How can I tell you about it?

Please write us an email at:

 

I have some suggestions concerning this project. How can I tell you about it?

Please write us an email at:

 

What do the stars behind my user name mean?

The different colors and numbers of the stars represent your state of activity on pollunity.com. The following table indicates your current standing and the number of votes required for you to reach the next level.

VotingsComments
 
1000500
800350
700300
600250
500200
400150
300100
25070
15050
10025
5015
255

 

What do the icons before the poll questions mean?

 Closed Polls
You can't vote anymore
 Favorite Poll
This is one of your favorite polls which is not closed.


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Why should I register?

By registering at pollunity.com you'll have many advantages. Registration allows you to comment, to suggest polls, to add polls to your own favorite list and provides you with the latest news on pollunity.com. Registration also allows you to contact other members via the private message service.

 

I can't login. What should I do?

This could be caused by different problems.

1. Wrong login data

If you can't remember you password you can request a new one by clicking on the link below the login form.

2. Cookie problem

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Voting

 

Can I vote without being registered?

Yes – voting is always just a click away.

 

Why does the chart not change although I voted?

This could have two reasons:
- One single vote may not be reflected due to the number of votes that have been made.
- Charts are updated every few seconds. Your vote will be processed in the next update.

 

Will any votes be saved in plain text?

No - All votes remain anonymous whether you are member or not. At no time will the standing of your vote be reviewed.

 

Discussion

 

Can I post comments without being registered?

No – you need to sign up in order to post a comment. However, you just have to make up a user name and password to fully join in.

 

Can I report offensive comments?

Yes – If at any time you feel offended by any comment, please click the "Report" button and it will be sent to us for review.

Last updated: 2008 / 10 / 22, 20:13
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