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Looks like Gary already beat me to it.

Well, it looks like my "Seven MUST Survive" Poll has stalled, even though it still has 11 days left! I think it has been stuck on 26 votes for two days now.

I like to request it be deflagged and the flag put on my new Poll, "Choose your SINGLE FAVORITE LEGIONNAIRE of all time!" EDE's ten-favorites version of this Poll gathered quite a few votes with a flag and I hope this one will too.

Thanks, guys!

Hey, LL, I was just looking over your Adventure 247 homage tribute again and I remembered a possible candidate for inclusion that had occurred to me once.

Adventure 322 - with Proty in front of the LSP "admissions board." I haven't seen it in quite awhile, but I recall the scene being composed very much like 247. And if SM 147 is the first homage, then I guess this one is second, unless I'm forgetting one from your tribute.

Just FYI.

Thanks again, NC.

You know, this occurrence of deflagging a Poll before it's finished because it's stalled makes me wonder if there would be any value in a time limit on flags in all forums, say of maybe two weeks?

Flags not only hold the top position for a particular topic for ease in usage, but they also certainly get viewers attention. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be in the best interest of keeping the forums as fresh as possible to have a different new topic flagged every week, rotating topics in and out of the flags?

Just an idea. I imagine some or all of this has occured to you guys as you do your magic that you do!

Just thought I'd point out something I've noticied about Polling topics.

Polls that actually don't use the Polling software (i.e. members instead vote by just posting) are bumped to the top of the topic list with each vote. Whereas in "software-Polls," votes don't bump the topic.

This in effect gives the posting-Polls an "advantage" that software-Polls don't enjoy, and it seems flagging posting-Polls is somewhat superflous in that they are automatically bumped to the top with every vote or post.

I think it's entirely fair and reasonable therefore to suggest that future Poll flagging give some precedence to software-Polls over posting-Polls. Software-Polls shouldn't be disadvantaged for using the forum-featured Polling software which removes much of a regular topics' "bumping capacity."

Additionally, posting-Polls seem to be almost open-ended, meaning they're going to be at the top a long, long time. As stated above, my view is that it's better to move a variety of Polls in and out of the flags so most get some "top" visability.

My two cents, or two-bits!

Any "Founders feedback" on my above idea?

Sorry, Reep. LegionPics saving and Yahoo nonsense has sucked up my free time.

Since I'm the one who flagged the topics, it's my fault the non-poll games are flagged. Again, sorry. Although I see the validity of your point, I feel awkward to unfag the topics now without the author's asking or the completion of the games. So, unfortunately, I'll leave them be until either occurs.

However, I believe I'll leave non-polls unflagged in the future and save the feature for polls only. I can not however speak for Scott or any Moderator that may be put into place.

I'm sorry about the current situation.

I'll have to see if this image is in my large backlog of homages. I haven't updated that page in quite a bit and I have at least twice as many variations to add. Thanks Reep.

I don't foresee a problem with the suggestion other than what Gary has already raised for the current polls.

Thanks, guys.

You know, NC, you bring up Moderators, and there's one question that's been in the back of mind since the issue was raised. Will Moderators have the same access as Founders to members' info, specifically e-mail addresses? If so, if a member doesn't want that or any other restricted info available to other members, even if they have a Moderator position, will they be able retain their info privacy?

As I have said, I post here with the use of a friend's computer. I do not wish to abuse their generosity by having a public or semi-public e-mail address.

So, how much access will these temporary Moderators have to members' files?

We, Scott and I, can see things others including Moderators can't. We have access to the "Control Panel" and FTP capabilities. Moderators should just be able to use the options on a given page, that most users can't. I don't believe they could see a user's e-mail address.

But, I think I'll test things to be sure.

I have a guinea pig...

Various features have been tested. Your secrets (as well as everyone elses) rest with me and Scott, Reep. Moderators can only change things here on the board and it doesn't display anymore info than anyone else sees.

Hope that helps.

Heh, heh, heh. We know Reep's secrets. I wonder how much he's willing to pay to keep them secret?

Thanks, NC. I appreciate it.

NC & LL, I'm putting together a Legion World Census Version 1.2, which is pretty much a dupe of # 1 with a few tweaks. As the Founders, I thought I'd ask for any suggestions you might have on new or prior question & answers. Realistic suggestions.

I had requested such feedback from the membership, but primarily got some discussion on the results rather tweaking suggestions. So it's too late for them! No soup! One year.

NC, I forget (and can't find the post) where we had somewhat settled on additional response for marital status that you felt comfortable with. Was it "Unmarried Partners?" I guessing here. Is that or ?

I'd like to get it up today or tomorrow. So if possible guys, please respond soon.

[If you want to quick review LWC # 1, it's on page 2 of PCM.]

Thanx

I finished the draft of LWC 1.2, which is good to go, but there are four so-so questions from # 1 that could be replaced with smarter ones if you guys can come up with any.

Perhaps there's specific Q's you'd liked asked about opinions on something regarding Legion World? Or some specific demographic curiosity you have about the membership that I haven't addressed yet?

Since the Census is about the membership, any very LSH specific Q's wouldn't be right here, but if you have any I'll save 'em for Legionnaires Questionnaire # 2 whenever I get to that.

I'll give you some time to consider some Q's. I won't post 1.2 till some time tomorrow. If I don't hear from you by the afternoon, I'll post.

The discussion thread about the first poll is here .

I believe you and I decided on adding "Commited Relationship" to the Marital Status question.

I think you've covered most of the key issues in that post. The only info I might have an interest in knowing about our members is how many use alt IDs and from where did they learn of the board. Such as from the new DCMB, a search engine (hopefully that's an option), Yahoo! groups, word of mouth (a friend e-mailed them about it), something along those lines.

Gary's additions sound great to me. Sorry, but I can't think of anything more to add to it. Unless you are willing to add Wicca to the list of religions and not lump it in with 'other'. That's my only suggestion.

I want to go ahead and ask that the Legion World Census Poll ver. 1.2 bump my Top 25 Legion Fan Poll game from the top flags in the PCM forum, once Reep gets it going. I think that one is the most important poll we can showcase right now, what with all our new friends popping in left and right. Thanks!

Will do KP. Thanks for being so thoughtful and generous.

Thanks KP! Whatta Legionnaire! Above and beyond!

Legion World Census Version 1.2 is on the boards.

Children should be immediately escorted to areas of safety, animals should take to their assigned sentry checkpoints, and adults should put on shiny helmets and impressive bandoliers. Cummerbunds are optional yet stylish.

All should wait for the signal from HQ that the Census has closed or football season has begin.

Esteemed Founders, my Single Fave Legionnaire Poll sems to have stalled at 35 votes for the last few days, so I guess you might as well deflag it. There's none of my remaining Polls that I would pitch as deserving a flag.

Even though I argued against posting-Polls getting a flag, it's only right to suggest first offering the flag to Kid Prime if he would like it for his Poll.

Thanx, guys

Said is done. We'll give KP first choice for the next featured topic.

Oh, somebody else decide. I'm planning my wedding. I have to figure out how much barbeque to buy to feed 40 people, order 3 cakes, get balloons and streamers, write my vows, send the readings to the readers, and arrange "Seasons of Love" from "Rent" on my really expensive and awesome keyboard so it can be sung by my best friend Jeremy. Also, I have to pick out all the wine and beer, make sure my friend Amber will be comfortable giving the opening prayer, and I have to decide if I want to give my parents who think Lee and I are an abomination before God an invite.

You pick, Scott. I'll see you all in two weeks.

Good luck with everything Jeff. Hope you have one hell of a bash. As Caroline would say Brightest Blessings to you and your chosen. We love ya!

Thanks for the welcome back over in PCM, LL. You guys have done a lot of positive changes around here. I thought I'd help give the near-dormant Poll Forum a little more activity.

I mentioned over in LW forum that I believed NC gave me permission to run simultaneous Polls before I retired, but I wasn't sure. I bring this up because I'm considering doing a Poll on members' Top Ten favorite Silver Age Legion stories, but I don't really want to wait until the end of the Census.

So can I get authorization for simultaneous Polls?