primitives unwittingly participating in anthropological study

[franksolich]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x4351711

Oh my.

Oh oh my.

My my.

My my my my my.

faygokid  (1000+ posts)        Sat Nov-01-08 07:26 PM
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Whoa. Has anyone else gotten this? What is this "DU Study" all about? Skinner "too busy?"

Concerned About Conflict At Democratic Underground?
From: SurveyResearch2008
Date: Nov-01-08 06:58 PM

Hi there! Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are conducting a survey investigating attitudes about interpersonal relations and conflict at politically-oriented websites. You have been invited to participate because you are a contributing member of Democratic Underground. Results of this survey may help social researchers and website designers make virtual forums like DU more productive, harmonious places. And your participation will contribute to science!

If you are willing to participate, our questionnaire will ask about your background (e.g., age, gender, participation levels at Democratic Underground, political orientation), as well as your perception of relationships at Democratic Underground. The survey will take about 15-20 minutes to complete.

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If you have any questions about this project, you may contact the researchers at kms47@pitt.edu . And thanks for helping with this important study!

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Excuse me. I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday. Anybody else receive this - three days before the election?

Skinner? EarlG? Comment, please?

It's a very big bonfire, hiliarious in fact, as the primitives squibble-squabble about the motives behind it, and why my fellow alum Skins is mum about it.

Damn, it's funny.

edited to correctly spell "anthropological"; sorry.

[Chris_]

It is BS -- it is "SurveyMonkey."

They are making a big deal about a well-worded fake.

[franksolich]

They are making a big deal about a well-worded fake.

I dunno about that.

[Duke Nukum]

It is BS -- it is "SurveyMonkey."

They are making a big deal about a well-worded fake.

Of course but that is what they do:  Kerry, Edwards, Obama, etc., etc., etc.

[Chris_]

Of course but that is what they do:  Kerry, Edwards, Obama, etc., etc., etc.

Well, I think they are well-groomed fakes but point well taken :)