In article <[log in to unmask]>, dated
Thu, 3 Sep 1998 at 10:21:08, Rob Wilson <[log in to unmask]> writes
>What Roger has asked for is not really a survey as such. It is some
>opinions/knowledge based on the vast personal experience of the members
>which is a completely legitimate use of gp-uk and one of it's great
>strengths.
Although not strictly apposite, the term "straw poll" might be less
prone to misunderstanding. It's often used on Usenet and mailing lists
to describe ad hoc polls.
Chris
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