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Dave's Browser Poll Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dave do it? Read on.
Q: Where did you ever get such a crazy idea?
A: Actually, we did virtually the same thing way, way back in 1997. The significance of this research
was not lost on the experts at Yahoo, who listed Dave's Browser Poll as one of its Picks of the Week back in
October, 1997. We loved what Yahoo said about us:
"...if you're the type of person who likes to analyze statistics, then there's a 50% chance
that you'll get a kick out of Dave's Browser Poll. And even if you don't, you'll be helping Dave do
important research. (This year's Nobel Prize committee carelessly overlooked his work.) So check out
Dave's question and, as always, take your pick(s)"
But we haven't answered the question. Way back in 1997, the Web seemed so new. Dave spent (wasted) a lot
of time coming up with screwey ideas like this, and one day while playing around with all the data he could extract
using server variables and JavaScript, the idea just came to him.
Q: Why can't I vote more than once?
A: Because this is not the real world. If you want to vote more than once you must be dead, right?
Q: Why aren't Bob Barr or Cynthia McKinney listed in your poll?
A: Because anyone who votes for Barr or McKinney is throwing away their vote. Dave doesn't want to lend any
credibility to either candidate. He knows both well, living in Georgia. In fact, McKinney was his Congresswoman
until just a few years ago. Not that Dave's biased or anything! Hey, if you don't like it, start your own
browser poll!
