Question Poll - REVOTING??

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Allow Voters To Be Able To Change Their Votes On Photo Contest Voting Polls?

Poll ended at Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:03 pm

Yes
10
56%
No
8
44%
 
Total votes : 18

Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby SultrySerenaSC2 » Sun Aug 31, 2025 8:03 pm

Before I start the September poll later in a few weeks, I wanted to get everyone's opinion on "revoting"- should voters have the opportunity to CHANGE THEIR VOTE?

Why Allowing Vote Changes Can Be More Exciting
Real-Time Drama: As votes shift, fans can see their favorite rise or fall in the rankings. That suspense keeps people checking back and staying engaged.

Campaigning & Momentum: It might move Charms and their fans to rally harder mid-vote, bringing more fans to the fanbox and creating a real time comeback story for lower vote charms

Strategic Voting: Fans might vote tactically—supporting underdogs early, then switching to frontrunners if the race tightens. It would keep the winner invisible until the very end of the contest as the showing votes couldn't be construed as guaranteed.

Forums thrive on discussion. And it may get users will debate, persuade, and react to every twist, fueling more interaction.

The downside?
Fan Fatigue: If the leaderboard changes too often, some fans might feel their vote doesn’t matter or lose interest.

So Charms & Fans,
What do you think?

Allow the changing of votes or leave it as it is?

As a test run, I'll allow voters to be able to change their votes on this poll so we can all try it out.
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby SultrySerenaSC2 » Sun Sep 14, 2025 6:58 pm

Looks like the majority, by a slim margin DO want the option to change their votes.

September contest voting poll has been set up with the option to change your vote.

We'll try and it and see how it goes! :-)
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby Mistress Jasmin » Tue Sep 16, 2025 7:43 am

I wish I had seen this poll before voting ended, I definitely would have voted not to be allowed to change votes. These contests have been a fun way to get fans to support their favorite Charms and have a laugh, but I think as the voting continues now, lobbying among Charms to get some to change a vote will make this less fun.
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby SultrySerenaSC2 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 8:49 am

Mistress Jasmin wrote:I wish I had seen this poll before voting ended, I definitely would have voted not to be allowed to change votes. These contests have been a fun way to get fans to support their favorite Charms and have a laugh, but I think as the voting continues now, lobbying among Charms to get some to change a vote will make this less fun.



Time will tell. I’ve been running these contests for along time now and as with most things in this world things need change to improve. I honestly don’t see any difference if charms “ lobby” to get votes or “lobby” to retain the vote. Allowing votes to be changed will be more interesting and suspenseful. Besides changing of votes isn’t required or mandated but it’s allowed for strategic moves or simply because a voter changes their mind.

The poll ran quite awhile. If you want to make sure you see all new posts you can click the “view unread posts” link at the top on the mid left of page ;). This forum has quite a bit of helpful and interesting information on it and a lot of very loyal fans post here. It’s a shame to miss any posts.
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby ohalexSC22 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:20 am

Mistress Jasmin wrote:I wish I had seen this poll before voting ended, I definitely would have voted not to be allowed to change votes. These contests have been a fun way to get fans to support their favorite Charms and have a laugh, but I think as the voting continues now, lobbying among Charms to get some to change a vote will make this less fun.


Hi Mistress Jasmin,

The poll was up for weeks and as you can see, one more vote against would not have changed the outcome. And everything on the forum is done for the fun! As the votes are done anonymously, only the one who made the vote would know who he or she voted for.

I think the contests will always be fun because of that anonymity and now there will be more opportunities when there are two or three or more that are close, to help someone new win!
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby Mistress Jasmin » Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:49 am

Well that's one argument for it, I guess, but it's not mine. I am not in favor....
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Re: Question Poll - REVOTING??

Postby SultrySerenaSC2 » Tue Sep 16, 2025 10:15 am

Mistress Jasmin wrote:Well that's one argument for it, I guess, but it's not mine. I am not in favor....



Actually, it was 10 arguments for it as the yes votes numbered 10.

I’m interested in all opinions as I haven’t decided whether to make it permanent yet

Can you share your reason why?

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