The Observation Deck

Gary Rice wrote:Hmmmmm.......

Let's say that Jim now probably knows A GREAT DEAL about each of us who are interested in the mayoral outcome.

Gary

I know no more about you that what you have been willing to share on this website. There are no secret places to count anything, compile anything, download anything. This site is not about that, it is about ALL OF US learning as much as we can about our city, our neighbors, and businesses.

You have no idea how serious I am about this NOT being big brother.

The citizens and participants, have trust all of us with real valued. Their good name, and time. This is not taken lightly by myself or anyone involved in this project.

See for yourself, meetings are open, project always looking for volunteers.

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Lynn Farris wrote:So is the vote working now? Or if I voted today, will that be wiped out and I have to vote again on Monday?

Lynn

We are starting with a fresh question. They will change daily off the front page. A good way to keep track of what we are thinking about.

Fun, serious, political, maybe not.

Look for the Oracle to appear soon to cover politics, LO style!

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where is the straw poll? Is it under the "daily question"?

Are you going to at least fix the poll so there's a confirmation of voting?

I do know that from a usability perspective, it's not a good experience if you don't acknowledge a users action. I think that's the biggest problem with the way it's setup now.

And yes, I know what I'm talking about since web usability is a huge part of my real job, I'm not usually a moron.

Bryan--- The INSIDERS have to count the votes, first. Then we'll tell you who wins.

Bryan Schwegler wrote:Are you going to at least fix the poll so there's a confirmation of voting?

I do know that from a usability perspective, it's not a good experience if you don't acknowledge a users action. I think that's the biggest problem with the way it's setup now.

And yes, I know what I'm talking about since web usability is a huge part of my real job, I'm not usually a moron.

according to the Observation Deck bathroom wall that is not true

Bryan Schwegler wrote:Are you going to at least fix the poll so there's a confirmation of voting?

I do know that from a usability perspective, it's not a good experience if you don't acknowledge a users action. I think that's the biggest problem with the way it's setup now.

And yes, I know what I'm talking about since web usability is a huge part of my real job, I'm not usually a moron.

Bryan

Never a moron.

Yes, it will give a response and a screen thst refreshes to show you the count.

I agree maybe we could get some of your time, and experience on the next version. We have started this update which will be major.

Thanks for the suggestions.


Jim

Hey Jim, (and all)

Don't misunderstand me. I was having fun. It was simply FROM THE TONE of YOUR OWN postings that it sounded a lot to me as if you knew our deep dark voting identities. How else might you know that some people may have cast multiple ballots?

For the record, I cast just one vote like a good boy.

It also sounds as if on Monday, by having to put our names on the line, as if the LO could know the way we voted too.

Perhaps you ought to clarify this. Will posting our names enable you, or anyone, ever to identify the person with the vote cast?

Stan Austin wrote:Bryan--- The INSIDERS have to count the votes, first. Then we'll tell you who wins.

Oh Stan....now you've done it. I can already see more conspiracy theories in the forums

Jim O'Bryan wrote: I agree maybe we could get some of your time, and experience on the next version. We have started this update which will be major.

Absolutely, just let me know however I can help you out.

Jim, I made a simple suggestion that would enable people to decide whether or not to push the submit button. No more, no less.

Actually Bob is in the computer networking business, I just hang out there.

Suzanne

Gary Rice wrote:Will posting our names enable you, or anyone, ever to identify the person with the vote cast?

There is no record, no line in a database, that says this address, at this time, voted for this person.

Jim O'Bryan wrote: When we get closer to elections we will ask for registered voters only.

Why?

I can see why many argue that you should be a citizen to vote in any US election, but I fail to see that as a condition to vote in a LO Straw Poll

As a renter I paid RITA; I pay city income tax, and I pay property tax, on time. Surely that would qualify me to cast a vote in a LO Straw Poll

Bryan Schwegler wrote:

Jim O'Bryan wrote: I agree maybe we could get some of your time, and experience on the next version. We have started this update which will be major.

Absolutely, just let me know however I can help you out.

Bryan

email me some contact information.


thanks


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Richard Cole wrote:

Jim O'Bryan wrote: When we get closer to elections we will ask for registered voters only.

Why?

I can see why many argue that you should be a citizen to vote in any US election, but I fail to see that as a condition to vote in a LO Straw Poll

As a renter I paid RITA; I pay city income tax, and I pay property tax, on time. Surely that would qualify me to cast a vote in a LO Straw Poll

Richard

Thanks for the note. Will discuss it with others on the advisory board.

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