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Polls Archive

Results from our most recent polls.

The Kansas Sampler Foundation (kansassampler.org) recently announced the 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography. Which of these would you like to visit in 2010?

  • Gyp Hills Scenic Drive and Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway, Barber and Comanche counties (50%, 2 Votes)
  • Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Canton (25%, 1 Votes)
  • Coronado Heights, Lindsborg (25%, 1 Votes)
  • Konza Prairie, Manhattan (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Mushroom Rock State Park, Ellsworth County and Rock City/Minneapolis (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Four-State Lookout, White Cloud (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Alcove Spring, Blue Rapids (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Pillsbury Crossing, near Manhattan (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 4

Start Date: March 2, 2010 @ 10:00 am
End Date: March 12, 2010 @ 11:57 pm

What are your 3 favorite sports to watch at the Winter Olympics?

  • Figure Skating (57%, 4 Votes)
  • Curling (43%, 3 Votes)
  • Snowboarding (43%, 3 Votes)
  • Freestyle Skiing (29%, 2 Votes)
  • Ski Jumping (14%, 1 Votes)
  • Hockey (14%, 1 Votes)
  • Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton (14%, 1 Votes)
  • Nordic Combined Skiing (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Short Track Skating (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Speed Skating (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Biathalon (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Alpine, Cross Country Skiing (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 7

Start Date: February 22, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: March 1, 2010 @ 11:57 pm

We've had some issues on the Forum with hackers / spammers. Should we require admin approval of new accounts or stay with our current open system?

  • No, open means people can quickly join the forum (83%, 5 Votes)
  • Yes, let's tighten security (17%, 1 Votes)
  • Undecided (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 6

Start Date: February 9, 2010 @ 11:27 am
End Date: February 18, 2010 @ 11:47 pm

Quick poll for the weekend: who's your pick for the Super Bowl?

  • Indianapolis Colts (67%, 2 Votes)
  • New Orleans Saints (33%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 3

Start Date: February 5, 2010 @ 5:50 pm
End Date: February 7, 2010 @ 11:50 pm

Which phrase best describes your child's room?

  • A bit messy (36%, 4 Votes)
  • No kids, but I think I'll go clean my room now. (18%, 2 Votes)
  • Looks like a tornado came through (18%, 2 Votes)
  • Neat and tidy (18%, 2 Votes)
  • Can't see the floor (10%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 11

Start Date: January 20, 2010 @ 6:48 am
End Date: January 29, 2010 @ 12:00 pm

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