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What do you think of open ended questions?

mrosen814 June 02, 2009 01:11:43

Open ended questions allow for free form, discussion-style responses! Try it out!

http://www.sodahead.com/question/ask/

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  • +6 raves Fef June 02, 2009 01:50:10
    Fef
    In response to user request, we've added Open Ended Questions.

    Now you have the option to select "open-ended" for all those questions where people put "..." or "comment" as the answer choices.

    Users still have multiple choice format by default. To make multiple choice, 'uncheck' the box under the description.
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  • Nicky October 15, 2009 22:17:21
    Nicky
    THe only problem is that anyone who answers one is considered agreeing with others who have answered, regardless of their answer.
  • nairam September 28, 2009 00:18:45
    nairam
    I love open-ended questions, you get to fully give your opinion instead of being restricted to choosing between two options. I do enjoy polls though, they are fun, and you still get to comment on why you picked the answer you did; but with open-ended questions, any answer goes.
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    Troy September 24, 2009 21:22:12
    Troy
    Brilliant, it allows people to fully express their thoughts and feelings on the subject without constriction or limitation. It creates the opportunity to expand the topic and explore other avenues of thought, it encourages debate.

    Of course it also allows the opportunity for nutjobs to go off on a tangent but, ho hum... theres a price for everything!

    Regards,
    Troy.
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    Dark Demonic ~ War ~ Horsem... August 04, 2009 05:25:58
    Dark Demonic ~ War ~ Horseman of the Apocalypse
    I LOVE IT!!

    I haven't had one "Where is the 'None of the Above" option. lol
  • Alexandrite June 03, 2009 22:50:58
    Alexandrite
    er. Idk. my bff Jill???
  • +1 raves
    govlastpeoplefirst June 03, 2009 14:14:02
    govlastpeoplefirst
    All reporters should ask only open ended questions. This liberal attack media is getting boring, I don't trust the media, I normally come to the web, to the real people to get what is happening in the world. I want to know what the people think, Not some "got ya reporter" adding their opinion.
  • +2 raves
    myssabz June 03, 2009 00:27:15
    myssabz
    I think I will like this better. That is why I usually post blogs instead of questions as I would rather give people an open opportunity to respond without having to choose a response, plus I cant always think of all the possible answers.
  • +2 raves
    Dagon June 02, 2009 23:27:24
    Dagon
    I like them.
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    Sumo- is Organizing AMERICA... June 02, 2009 18:06:23
    Sumo- is Organizing AMERICA!!!!!
    good for more user debate.
  • +3 raves
    Chris [Ninja]™ June 02, 2009 16:21:40
    Chris [Ninja]™
    I think it's a great idea. How are they going to be handled in the widget?
  • Fef Chris [... June 03, 2009 07:18:52
    Fef
    What widget?? ;)
  • michelle Chris [... June 05, 2009 03:33:29
    michelle
    GOOD QUESTION! Get to work on that!!!!!!!
  • +1 raves
    The Seanz June 02, 2009 15:44:09
    The Seanz
    So what's the difference between this and blogs now?

    Also it's not clear at all what "Include answer choices" means. There should be a brief explanation or it should be worded as "Make this question open-ended" or something similar.
  • +1 raves
    Fef The Seanz June 03, 2009 07:20:04
    Fef
    If only we had a programmer who could quickly turn around front-end work ;)

    We do have plans to improve the "ask question" process. I think it looks great so far in development.
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    Kino June 02, 2009 04:20:40
    Kino
    I like the concept. Allows for an answer outside the available provided by the pollster.
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    TexanInHawaii June 02, 2009 03:19:36
    TexanInHawaii
    Cool...I often struggle to come up with SOME kind of answer...I like the option!
    Thanks!
  • +2 raves
    sglmom June 02, 2009 03:07:06
    sglmom
    That is great!
  • +6 raves
    Fef June 02, 2009 01:50:10
    Fef
    In response to user request, we've added Open Ended Questions.

    Now you have the option to select "open-ended" for all those questions where people put "..." or "comment" as the answer choices.

    Users still have multiple choice format by default. To make multiple choice, 'uncheck' the box under the description.
  • +2 raves
    1000384 June 02, 2009 01:40:18
    1000384
    OK . . . I'm slow tonight. What am I missing? This looks like every other blog form I've seen.....
  • +4 raves
    Fef 1000384 June 02, 2009 01:48:17
    Fef
    This "Question" doesn't have multiple choice.
  • +3 raves
    1000384 Fef June 02, 2009 02:11:53
    1000384
    Told you I was slow tonight.

    I just clicked on it again and it looks like by default questions are multiple-choice unless you de-select the "include answers" box.

    I like the idea of just offering up a statement for free-flowing discussion, too.

    Thanks, Fef.
  • +1 raves
    mu_linlin7 June 02, 2009 01:26:15
    mu_linlin7
    It seems exactly like a blog to me.
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    Michelle June 02, 2009 01:23:39
    Michelle
    I like choosing & if I don't like the choices--the option to select other!
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    chiglet - Daedric Sigil Mag... June 02, 2009 01:22:06
    chiglet - Daedric Sigil Mage, Smirotiel
    ummm..... I think it;s more the variety of answers to choose from, including a "none of the above" choice that gives questions more open-endedness. Along with folks actually allowing people with differing opinions to answer.
    The link is helpful for those who want to ask anything right now though. :)
  • +2 raves
    DixieGirl June 02, 2009 01:19:08
    DixieGirl
    what?
  • +2 raves
    SeaSparkzz June 02, 2009 01:18:52
    SeaSparkzz
    I'd rather have multiple choice options.
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    Fef SeaSparkzz June 02, 2009 01:49:05
    Fef
    You do have multiple choice if you like. Now you have the option to select "open-ended" for all those questions where people put "..." or "comment" as the answer choices.
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    SeaSparkzz Fef June 02, 2009 01:56:09
    SeaSparkzz
    I mean, "check all that apply" questions.
    If you are saying we have that, I am not finding an option for it.
  • +1 raves
    Fef SeaSparkzz June 03, 2009 07:15:37
    Fef
    No, we don't have the option to check more than one answer. But, if an author offers "all the above"...
  • +1 raves
    SeaSparkzz Fef June 03, 2009 07:17:07
    SeaSparkzz
    Well, I suggest a "check all that apply" question type. I think people would really like it.
  • +1 raves
    Gramma Lil June 02, 2009 01:16:51
    Gramma Lil
    Huh?! What the hell are you talking about?!
  • Bushit June 02, 2009 01:12:28
    Bushit
    How does this help?
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    Cathy Bushit June 02, 2009 01:15:02
    Cathy
    Is this the ex-president?
  • Gramma Lil Cathy June 02, 2009 01:16:27
    Gramma Lil
    LOL!!
  • Bushit Cathy June 02, 2009 03:29:09
    Bushit
    That's a yes or no question. We were looking for open-ended questions. Thanks for playing!
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