[Admin]

All,

I don't want to see this discussion devolve into a thing where the site is now responsible for the behavior of one or two members.

The person who posted the survey did email me and ask for permission to post it. I was bombed with work stuff that day and did not answer the email.

Allowing people access to the site who want to use this community as part of a case study, surveys, or Doctoral studies is a very gray area for us. On one hand, I think it's important for the voices of our community to be heard. On another hand, we simply to not have time to validate every single survey request that comes across my desk (and there have been about 30 since we started this site).

Since this survey was posted before I had a chance to look it over, I left it up to the members to decide if they want to participate in it or not since we're all adults and capable of making our own decisions. If you feel that this survey is something that you want to participate in, then do it. If you think it's bunk, then don't.

Bottom line for me is that anyone posting a survey where they ask this community for input needs to be aware that we are a very smart bunch and will probably be asking questions. I think it's responsible of Hokie to hang around and answer those questions.

What I am asking of all of you at this time is to cut the personal swipes and nastiness out. Ask questions, have the discussion, or provide info but don't stoop to ugly behavior with one another.

Thanks,
Admin