Polls

Create polls to let your community vote on decisions, gather opinions, and make democratic choices.

What are Polls?

Polls are voting mechanisms that allow room members to:

• Vote on multiple choice questions

• See results in real-time

• Make decisions as a community

• Gather opinions on important topics

Creating a Poll

Who Can Create Polls?

• Room owners can always create polls

• Moderators may be able to create polls (depending on room settings)

• Regular members typically cannot create polls

Step-by-Step

1. Click the "Create Poll" button (usually in the room info sidebar)

2. Enter your poll question

3. Add options (at least 2, typically up to 5-10)

4. Set duration (how long the poll stays open)

5. Click "Create Poll"

Poll Options

When creating a poll, you can:

• Write a clear question - Make it easy to understand

• Add multiple options - Give voters choices

• Set a deadline - When the poll closes

• Allow multiple votes - Or restrict to one vote per user

Voting on Polls

How to Vote

1. Find an active poll (usually displayed in the room)

2. Read the question and options

3. Click on your preferred option

4. Your vote is recorded instantly

5. See the updated results

Viewing Results

Poll results show:

• Total votes - How many people voted

• Percentage - What % chose each option

• Visual bars - Easy-to-read results

• Real-time updates - Results update as people vote

Poll Features

Real-Time Updates

• Results update instantly as people vote

• You can see the current standings at any time

• No refresh needed - Everything updates automatically

Vote Tracking

• You can see if you've already voted

• Most polls allow one vote per user

• Some polls may allow changing your vote

Poll Display

Polls are displayed:

• In the room sidebar (active polls)

• As overlays in the chat

• With clear visual indicators

• With time remaining (if applicable)

Poll Best Practices

For Poll Creators

• ✅ Ask clear questions - Avoid ambiguity

• ✅ Provide good options - Give meaningful choices

• ✅ Set appropriate duration - Give enough time to vote

• ✅ Use polls wisely - Don't overuse them

• ❌ Don't create spam polls - Keep them meaningful

For Voters

• ✅ Read carefully - Understand the question

• ✅ Vote thoughtfully - Consider your choice

• ✅ Respect results - Accept the outcome

• ❌ Don't create fake accounts - One vote per user

Poll Examples

Good Poll Questions

• "Which marketing strategy should we pursue?"

• "When should we schedule the next community call?"

• "Should we contribute to the community fund?"

Poll Options

Good poll options are:

• Mutually exclusive - Don't overlap

• Comprehensive - Cover all possibilities

• Clear - Easy to understand

• Balanced - Fair representation

Poll Limitations

• Polls have a maximum number of options (typically 5-10)

• Polls may have a time limit (auto-close after a period)

• Results are final once a poll closes