Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlStringPoll Mod version 3

Author : Davio
Subject : Poll Mod version 3
Posted : 06 March 2005, 19:11
Message :

It's that time again when I decide to upgrade the poll mod once more. It's a popular mod that's a must have for any forum.
So what's happening for the next version? Well, I am planning to incorporate some of your ideas that you have suggested since the last mod. Here is what I have on my list of new features.
1. Time Set Poll - allows you to set a closing time for each poll. (Will incorporate cripto9t's add-on for this. Thanks cripto9t.)
2. Expand Show Who Voted feature - should allow you to see who voted for what answer. Also make it public or private. Public will allow anyone to see who voted for what. Private will prevent anyone from seeing who voted. 3. Checkbox Answers - in addition to radio-boxes, can have polls that use check boxes instead. It will allow members to vote for multiple answers.
I think that's it. You guys have any more REASONABLE suggestions for new features or suggestions to improve the current mod?<

Reply Author: Jorrit787
Replied on: 06 March 2005, 20:03
Message:

Will we be able to turn off the Multiple Answers feature?<

Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 06 March 2005, 20:29
Message:

Huh? lol
The members will have the choice of using radio buttons or check boxes for thier poll. If you're asking for an admin option to turn off that option for them, sure. No biggy.

That was a main feature you were looking forward to?

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Reply Author: Jorrit787
Replied on: 06 March 2005, 20:53
Message:

Originally posted by Davio
That was a main feature you were looking forward to?

Not specifically, but I just wanted to know if it could be turned on/off globally

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Reply Author: withanhdammit
Replied on: 06 March 2005, 22:15
Message:

If the poll is private, so that users can't see who voted for what, it would be nice for the admins or admins/moderators to have the option of seeing what the votes were. Have those options configurable in the admin control panel.<

Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 12:34
Message:

No more opinions? Guess I'll hear what everyone would like to see in the poll mod after version 3 comes out. lol Too little too late.

Ok, I guess my list of new features is basically what everyone wants.<

Reply Author: sr_erick
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 13:16
Message:

Just make sure a person can easily upgrade from the old poll mod to this one and I'll be happy.

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Reply Author: withanhdammit
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 16:16
Message:

Exactly! Or...since I'm rebuilding a forum because I biffed something up when I installed a mod (members.asp is horked up somehow, even though the mod didn't edit/change that file)...should I wait to install v3 when it comes out?
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Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 17:14
Message:

What would be the point of waiting? Do what you gotta do. Install the poll mod whenever it comes out.<

Reply Author: withanhdammit
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 19:09
Message:

That's what I meant

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Reply Author: Panhandler
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 19:34
Message:

Wait!
I'd like the poll to have a pre-defined answer; the answer hidden from the voter until after they vote.
Something like:

"On average, how many fatal traffic accidents are there in the US each year?"

500
5000
10,000
30,000

Correct answer appears after the person has voted.
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Reply Author: sr_erick
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 22:36
Message:

That sounds like more of a quiz mod.<

Reply Author: Panhandler
Replied on: 09 March 2005, 22:56
Message:

Originally posted by sr_erick
That sounds like more of a quiz mod.

Exactly! Or Contest Mod !
This could be really fun. . .and nobody else has it (do they?).

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Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 00:07
Message:

But...but...this is a Poll Mod!! Somebody please tell RichC this is a poll mod and not a quiz mod!!

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Reply Author: withanhdammit
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 00:34
Message:

Hey RichC (aka Panhandler)this is a poll mod and not a quiz mod!!
(sorry, I couldn't help myself)

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Reply Author: sr_erick
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 01:25
Message:

I know redbrad0 probably developed a quiz mod. It's in use on www.weeweeslap.com I don't know if WWS paid him to develop it or what the deal was.<

Reply Author: Panhandler
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 10:08
Message:

Originally posted by withanhdammit
Hey RichC (aka Panhandler)this is a poll mod and not a quiz mod!!

How hard would it be to make it into a CONTEST mod? I'd like to give a prize to the person with the correct answer.

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Reply Author: cmerwitzer
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 11:57
Message:

RichC - As requested by Davio... it IS a poll mod, not a quiz mod.
And, Davio... thanks for taking my suggestion and incorporating it into the next release.
I suggested: 2. Expand Show Who Voted feature - should allow you to see who voted for what answer. Also make it public or private. Public will allow anyone to see who voted for what. Private will prevent anyone from seeing who voted.
I really like number 3 as well!! Great idea!<

Reply Author: Panhandler
Replied on: 10 March 2005, 23:30
Message:

Originally posted by cmerwitzer
RichC - As requested by Davio... it IS a poll mod, not a quiz mod.

Ennnnnnnt! Incorrect answer.

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Reply Author: Shaggy
Replied on: 11 March 2005, 05:03
Message:

How so? This is a poll mod.
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Reply Author: weeweeslap
Replied on: 11 March 2005, 13:44
Message:

Originally posted by sr_erick
I know redbrad0 probably developed a quiz mod. It's in use on www.weeweeslap.com I don't know if WWS paid him to develop it or what the deal was.

Correct, I paid redBrad0 to custom code it for me.<

Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 11 March 2005, 13:55
Message:

So PanHandler, it sounds like a few $$ will need to be sent my way if you want a quiz mod.

Or ask Weeweeslap for his code to the mod.

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Reply Author: Panhandler
Replied on: 13 March 2005, 23:33
Message:

Originally posted by Davio
So PanHandler, it sounds like a few $$ will need to be sent my way if you want a quiz mod.

Say, didn't I PayPal you last time? Sheesh! Give'm a dime then they want a dollar. . .

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Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 14 March 2005, 01:10
Message:

LOL!! Did you? Have to check my records!!

But anyways, that was for last time, this is for this time.

RichC and I will talk off air.

It seems a high priority is the upgrade from the current version. That shouldn't be too hard as I would be adding database fields and not taking away. (Hopefully)<

Reply Author: muzishun
Replied on: 22 August 2005, 12:33
Message:

Any news on the new version yet? I have some users on my forum clamoring for the ability to have multiple answers.<

Reply Author: jamesdavis
Replied on: 22 August 2005, 13:09
Message:

Multiple-choice polling is not exactly a trivial change to the existing MOD. I could not wait so made my own enhancements for my board. Here is an example result for one of them.

Subtle things needed to be considered. For example, the lengths of the bars needed to be determined as a percentage of all ballots cast, not votes.
Guests are 'suspect' in terms of their votes (they are, after all, anonymous) so I had to develop a way to track them differently than members. Since I did that it only made sense to enhance the presentation by using different colors for each. My members have greatly enjoyed the new capabilities.
Davio, I am perfectly willing to work with you on this enhancement. My code is crude by comparison to yours and is not in a condition to be released.<

Reply Author: alanh
Replied on: 22 August 2005, 13:24
Message:

I look forward to an update to the Poll MOD, it might iron out the problem I have with the one I have at the moment.
Keep up the good work Davio....<

Reply Author: muzishun
Replied on: 30 August 2005, 01:17
Message:

Just bumping this to see what updates there may be.<

Reply Author: Davio
Replied on: 30 August 2005, 13:15
Message:

Ahem! Go away. Nothing to see here. Move along now. shoo shoo!

*Davio goes back and hide*<

Reply Author: MarcelG
Replied on: 30 August 2005, 14:22
Message:

lol

Who do I see there hiding under a stack of 'Things to do today' notes ?<

Reply Author: AnonJr
Replied on: 30 August 2005, 14:22
Message:

Should I take that to mean I should install the current version rather than wait for this one?

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Reply Author: cspelts
Replied on: 26 April 2006, 18:30
Message:

Originally posted by Davio
Here is what I have on my list of new features.
1. Time Set Poll - allows you to set a closing time for each poll. (Will incorporate cripto9t's add-on for this. Thanks cripto9t.)
2. Expand Show Who Voted feature - should allow you to see who voted for what answer. Also make it public or private. Public will allow anyone to see who voted for what. Private will prevent anyone from seeing who voted. 3. Checkbox Answers - in addition to radio-boxes, can have polls that use check boxes instead. It will allow members to vote for multiple answers.

This poll upgrade with just what you have listed above would really help - it's exactly what I'm looking for! I for one, can't wait to install it!
In the meantime, if anyone has any ideas on how to implement the multiple votes and recording a members specific vote - I'd love to hear it. I've got a thread explaining what I'm trying to do here:
http://forum.snitz.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61682
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Reply Author: Ranko
Replied on: 27 April 2006, 02:57
Message:

I would suggest either adding a separate db field for poll mod (first field in the poll answers sounds like a good place fo it) or using the topic title for it.
Also, moving the poll away from the inside of first post, and just above it, preferably in a sub getPoll() format. <

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