Some thoughts on the EVC (Everybody Votes Channel) and a QUESTION 4 U!

First off, I've heard some people suggesting, in response to the Gamestop article, this that it would be better if Nintendo used it for market research, but I personally am repulsed by the idea.

Think about the concept. It's like a massive only betting tournament, something for you to check up on everyday (along with the other channels they offer) to keep you Wii-ing (and buying more games, happy Nintendo-should-use-this-for-market-research **** and to keep all the non-gamers playing with the Wii as well.

Because it's day one, the questions are very simple, but have strong opinions behind them, like the cat vs. dog one, which was very interesting to look at the results, finding out that (I forget the name of the country) basicly hates cats and people here in the U.S. prefer dogs over cats, by a decent margine. I was a little angry, and I had voted for, and predicted cats would win, and already my record is being beaten by my brothers'.

I also like the fact that their is only two responses, not only does it keep things simple, but makes people answer honestly because chances are they feel strongly for one of the two. For example:

Do aliens exist?

Answers: Yes    No

But if the questions had more

Do aliens exists?

Answers: Yes         Maybe                  No

It gives a much more intersting view of preference when there are only two choices.

So what do you all think, and what have you guys submitted as poll questions?

So far, here's mine

What special ability would you prefer?

Answers:    Flight     Invisibility

Given the choce, how would you sleep in your bed tonight?

Answers:     On my stomach       On my back

who is better?

mario    luigi

I think I know why they didn't include 3 options, because chances are that with questions such as the do aliens exist one where you put yes, maybe and no; it can actually be proven that people tend to stick to the middle in the majority of places, this is why normally with customer service questions it isn't a great idea to put 5 options for rating sevice as most people go for the middle option. Just some thoughts, although it would definately work with 3 options if they where 3 completely different answers, like what do you prefer, indian food, chinese food, italian food. Keibo