Originally Posted by Kaomie
Okay what is it with all the surveys?
I am going to start a study on why there are so many MMORPG surveys recently. Hey there should be a nationwide database of WoW survey data!
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I am of the opinion that all surveys are evil, and benefit no one really except useless data collectors. There are a lot of personality types that play WoW. Of those many, maybe 75% (I'm being very generous I believe) read forums of this nature. Of that 75% maybe 60% (again generous) read forums that doesn't directly benefit them in their immediate crisis. Of that 60%, it is likely 20% won't read past the "Hello all, I am an Assistant Professor", another 20% won't read past the survey link, and maybe, just maybe 50% of those who have made it this far consider taking the survey.
I will let you do the math, even adjust the percentages, on how accurate these surveys really are. I don't see any benefit to the gaming community (other than a possible 6 month sub).
I made my best attempt to be "nice", and I hope no offense is taken from my own personal opinion. Best of luck in your project, unless your project will be used by lobbyists to influence regulations concerning gaming in the U.S..