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ccollins,

Very much appreciate the feedback!

- I add the external links to the product incase voters arent quite sure what each product is. For things like the iPad that are "well known" I agree, its extra and may be distracting, but if the question was about two different motherboards, as a voter I would probably need to look at a product page to make a informed vote.

- I was hoping the "Optionally, explain why you voted the way you did" would let folks know it optional, but you do have a point in that many people dont "read" when on a page. I was hoping putting the comment box under the buttons and the arrow would help people realize its an option, but not required.

- I have the just view results because I would (as a question asker) have people that don't have insight on the answer not vote rather than toss up a "bogus" vote just to see the results.

That being said, i think you have some valid points in around optimizing the page. I really appreciate the feedback.



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