Posts by evan@prodromou.pub
(DIR) Post #AhrLfsSeWdbBKnKpSy by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-18T22:56:40Z
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I really loved this book when I read it. It's a great study of what it means to belong somewhere.https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20030213W/This_is_where_you_belong?edition=key%3A/books/OL27210260M
(DIR) Post #AhrLfu14k8jC9qRplA by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-18T22:58:05Z
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Deciding where you live on this planet is a huge privilege. Most people don't get to choose. The globe isn't a Tinder app they can swipe left and right on.I'm glad I and my kids have a lot of optionality, but that comes with some pressure to make the right decisions.
(DIR) Post #AhrLfw5l1hf4awebKq by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-18T23:03:28Z
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The advice I gave my 17-year-old daughter is this: keep a base here in Montreal, and visit other places as much as you can. Live in them temporarily for months or even years. But keep this place as your home.My kids both grew up here their entire lives. I feel like that was a big gift we gave them. I hope they know how important it is to keep it, and I hope they never feel stifled by it.
(DIR) Post #AhscYldJPG3WVdTa9Q by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-21T04:40:54Z
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If you have a beard or moustache, how do you keep it clean?#EvanPoll #Poll
(DIR) Post #AhxfbGD7xfxNZmuOUy by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-17T04:07:09Z
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Hey gang! Should we buy TikTok and make it federated?
(DIR) Post #Ai3XZt80fA1H0q6p5k by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-20T04:45:57Z
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Wow, this is a very popular poll! Lots of responses.I think what the comments show is that there are a lot of ideas and designs for how UBI could work.I think the poll response shows that a lot of people want it to work.I'm a qualified yes. I think all people have a right to the basics: food, shelter, education, and so on. UBI could do that. If UBI became a substitute for providing these to people, I'd be opposed.Thanks everyone for responses!
(DIR) Post #Ai4IaZz61JCfm4lsfo by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-20T04:14:40Z
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How long has it been since you ate popcorn?#EvanPoll #Poll
(DIR) Post #Ai4IabBXYWkfUxbKi0 by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-21T04:39:27Z
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That's interesting. I've been having a lot as snacks lately, so less than a week.
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8MZwT6vrztg9VQ by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T18:16:57Z
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This is a FAQ for my polls. I hope it's helpful to people!#EvanPollFAQ
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8O1d5efqU3dmIi by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T18:19:04Z
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Q: Why do you do so many polls?A: I like to think about topics big and small, from the things we wear and eat to our plans for life. It helps me a lot to see how much I differ from other people in the way I do things or the way I think about things.I often ask questions like this to friends and family in person. Asking online lets me ask a lot of people at once and get some rough quantitative ideas.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQWhy
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8PUjcvY92cGXJ2 by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T18:21:11Z
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Q: What are you going to do with this data?A: Mostly nothing. After the poll closes, I usually review the results, think about them, and then make a post giving my own answer, as well as addressing any topics that came up in the comments.I don't do any quantitative tabulation, publishing, or anything like that.That said, it's possible to find the results of the poll using the Mastodon API, so if you don't want people to know your answer, don't provide it.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQData
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8QssSeSJLmZKZk by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T18:25:15Z
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Q: Can you clarify the question? Q: What do you mean by X?Q: Define X.A: I usually will not do this.I try to use English idioms as clearly as possible. Sometimes the questions I ask apply in multiple scenarios or in different ways.Over-specifying the terms would leave out some of these connotations and make it harder for people to connect with the poll.If you need to, add your personal definition in a reply, and then use it for your poll response.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQDefine
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8S6jub8d943uoy by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T18:30:01Z
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Q: How do I follow you without seeing all these polls?A: If you need to, you can filter out the EvanPoll hashtag. I try to be careful to tag every poll.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQFilter
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8TPv2m4fCq2kM4 by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:06:14Z
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Q: This poll is not scientific!A: No, it's not intended to be scientific. I am not collecting data for publication nor trying to prove any points.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQScience
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8V1t362UCsoaAq by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:10:09Z
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Q: Where is the option for "neutral"?A: Mastodon only gives me 4 potential answers for polls. Rather than having 3 options (Yes, Neutral, No), I use all 4 options, but give strong and weak versions of each answer (Strong Yes, Weak Yes, Weak No, Strong No).The cost is there's no true neutral. Try to pick a Weak Yes or No. If you really can't, leave a reply. Or just don't answer the question.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQNeutral
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8WW3WPlWojwBpw by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:12:13Z
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Q: Where is the option for "never"?A: When asking about frequencies of seeing or doing something, i will usually give four options: X or more frequent, Y, Z, N or less frequent.If you never do that thing, pick the "N or less frequent". Never is less frequent than yearly or monthly or whatever.If it's important to you that you point out that you never do this thing, leave a reply.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQNever
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8XtqNSO76o4hYO by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:14:26Z
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Q: What does "Strong No" or "Qualified Yes" mean?A: "Strong" means you emphatically agree with few or no reservations."Qualified" means you have reservations. It's the "Yes, but..." option. If you're not sure you entirely agree, choose "qualified".Note that this is a secondary definition of "qualified" and has nothing to do with your skills or abilities.https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/qualified#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQQualified
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8ZScZdnhwxLzOq by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:19:47Z
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Q: This question is vague!A: This is usually intentional.I want to know about how people feel, think and behave.The most interesting questions in those areas are often used with very high level language.That language is usually vague.This can be frustrating for some people, who get uncomfortable with vague questions.I'm sorry if that's the case for you. You're more than welcome to do something with your time besides answering vague polls!#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQVague
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8awn2xWkYoTb3w by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-02-28T19:21:28Z
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Q: Your next poll should be...A: I am not a wedding DJ and I do not take requests.If you have an idea for a poll, post it.I often boost polls I find interesting, so make sure to tag it as a poll, and if I follow you I might boost.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQRequests
(DIR) Post #Ai4K8cVvDpDvQ3vASe by evan@prodromou.pub
2023-03-01T12:57:46Z
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Q: I can't believe you said this!A: I sometimes make polls by writing out a statement and then asking if you agree or disagree.This can be infuriating if people strongly disagree.I've gotten better about putting the statements in quotes so it's clear that it's not me saying them. Sometimes I do agree, though!I will usually say how I'd answer the poll after it's over. That's a good time to tell me I'm wrong.#EvanPollFAQ #EvanPollFAQStatement