Survey Results: Interesting stuff, real info

Posted Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Paul Wallis in Internet 23 comments

The survey turned out a lot better than I expected, and I'd like to thank all participants for what was a genuinely interesting experience, even allowing for software hiccups.

You can see the survey results here.

The findings weren't what you'd expect. Discretionary buying and user profiles aren't simple, and nor is the survey task. Because I know DJs aren't amateur internet users, I didn't see how questions with only one answer would work.

Deciding to use multiple answers actually was the right thing to do.

Some of the questions produced 50-50 responses, some showed quite a lot of individuality.

I know one participant skipped a couple of questions, and told me why, which just goes to show people doing surveys really should have more input than they usually get.

It wasn't quite a surprise that 78.3% of respondents preferred news/info content, and 82.6% preferred news/topical.

What was a surprise that in Site Content Science/Environment came in at 60.9%, beating Political, which ranked #1 easily in World Topics.

Presentation of information scored a dead heat between text with media, and the whole shebang, with databases, archives, and links to original sources.

DJ can now assume it has built in quality control. The question relating to information quality produced the result:

"Prepared to judge on merits, but prefer depth and high quality" at 89.8%, followed by "Professional articles with references" on 52.2%

(This is why I didn't want "ranking" of answers, there was no good reason to rate one response over another, in cases like this. People using their discretion do use their discretion, and pick options.)

Links aren't a particular turn on, with 78% saying they only follow them if interested. 56% said they'd go looking for themselves.

internet buying, DJs can take it or leave it, and they expect value. They also say it's sometimes the only way to get what they want.

The product package, which is something I really am thinking of doing, produced a pretty fundamental "Hmmm.... yeah, if we like it," which is encouraging.

Some people really do not like e-books as a medium, and won't read them on computer screens, which is understandable.

I write the things, and I prefer not to read them on screens.

However, just to sound a bit more ominous, I think I know a way around that.

What's needed is a book-like reader, something comfortable, not like taking a scanner to bed (interesting thought, if perhaps a bit bumpy at times) and which is really useful, not an ordeal of handling and techno-neurosis.

it needs to "feel right". Watch this space for sickening industrial megalomania...

Again, thank you, one and all, that was something special.

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ 666divineflagged as abuse - show comment
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Ha! Ha! Now that we did you a favour, you will soon be asked to perform for us.

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Paul Wallisflagged as abuse - show comment
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Ha! Ha! Now that we did you a favour, you will soon be asked to perform for us.

Ha! Ha!, I'll be doing just that, and you'll have been asking for it.

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Ha! Ha!, I'll be doing just that, and you'll have been asking for it.

So now you're threatening us. Hope you've prepared a proper defence.

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So now you're threatening us. Hope you've prepared a proper defence.

Hee, hee, cackle, Yes...yes... indeed... guffaw, rant, chuckle...

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Hee, hee, cackle, Yes...yes... indeed... guffaw, rant, chuckle...

Ha! Ha! Littel do you know that I beat you to it! But your Honour, he was planning...

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Ha! Ha! Littel do you know that I beat you to it! But your Honour, he was planning...

...Planning to defend myself from vile accusations by short Canadian conspirators, Me Lud.
Terrible, it was, they accosted me on a thread with their insinuations and strange, maple leaf shaped innuendo...
Me very chastity was in question, Me Lud... well, sort of debate...

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...Planning to defend myself from vile accusations by short Canadian conspirators, Me Lud.
Terrible, it was, they accosted me on a thread with their insinuations and strange, maple leaf shaped innuendo...
Me very chastity was in question, Me Lud... well, sort of debate...

Ah, but the power of the Maple Leaf! And he intended to use it for his vile and perverted deeds. Did it not pose as a cover Adam and Eve?

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Chris V. Thanghamflagged as abuse - show comment
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Thats awesome results, glad to see everyone wants quality here in DJ. Great survey Paul. Hilarious comments :)

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Thats awesome results, glad to see everyone wants quality here in DJ. Great survey Paul. Hilarious comments :)

Look out, Chris. You're on his list too!

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Ah, but the power of the Maple Leaf! And he intended to use it for his vile and perverted deeds. Did it not pose as a cover Adam and Eve?

Until that moment, I'd have settled for vile, but now that you mention it...

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Until that moment, I'd have settled for vile, but now that you mention it...

Easy, are you? Just the mention brings about a full blown confession. Anything for handcuffs, right?

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Easy, are you? Just the mention brings about a full blown confession. Anything for handcuffs, right?

Er... full blown confession...? Isn't that the other thread about Ryanair?

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Er... full blown confession...? Isn't that the other thread about Ryanair?

Now what was that comment you made on your "sarcastic" thread? Something about suits, no doubt.

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Now what was that comment you made on your "sarcastic" thread? Something about suits, no doubt.

Put enough threads together, you eventually get a suit.

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ 666divineflagged as abuse - show comment
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Put enough threads together, you eventually get a suit.

Yes, but just what kind of a suit? Eh???

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Yes, but just what kind of a suit? Eh???

A genuine DJ original, of course, suitable for greeting royalty and rampaging sorta depravedly.

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A genuine DJ original, of course, suitable for greeting royalty and rampaging sorta depravedly.

Well, you know, you've got to get on your knees if you wish to be knighted and then....

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Well, you know, you've got to get on your knees if you wish to be knighted and then....

Yep, that's where the rampaging comes in.
Where they least expect it.

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Yep, that's where the rampaging comes in.
Where they least expect it.

Yes, so far you've manage to hog two threads and if you'r not harnessed, there's no telling just how far you will go.

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Yes, so far you've manage to hog two threads and if you'r not harnessed, there's no telling just how far you will go.

There is a way, you know...

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Debra Myersflagged as abuse - show comment
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Very interesting results, Paul!

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Cynthia Trowbridgeflagged as abuse - show comment
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The results are interesting and the survey was a good one.

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Jun 28, 2008 by ■ Sykos Mastersflagged as abuse - show comment
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It's nice to say that overall quality trumps flash :):)
You do realize that we'll want regular (read daily) updates on your progress now ... lol.

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