[WikiEN-l] Civility poll results

[Ray Saintonge]

George Herbert wrote:
> You're right - a real "proper" survey would survey new users, and then
> users who came and then left.  But finding the latter seems hrad.
>
> I think it's unlikely we can put the effort required in to do a proper
> statistical survey of the newly departed userbase, and suggest that we
> assume that more experienced people's impressions are roughly
> accurate.  That is subject to challenge or someone actually doing the
> recently departed userbase survey and getting most appropriate info on
> the table.
>
>
>   
A significant portion of the newly departed are likely feeling pissed 
off or tired.  What incentive is there for them to participate in such a 
survey?

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