Why so many forced dichotomies?

[Mrmatt1972]

So many polls or opinion question threads on this and other forums limit your choice to one or the other of something. When did we become so simpleminded? Why is having and using a variety of gear in a variety of contexts so hard to accept? Why do people keep responding! Gaaah!

 

[ONYX]

I see what you have done here.

 

[DirtDog]

Maybe.

 

[Bassbeater]

Do you like forced dichotomies?
Sometimes. hehe

 

[charlie monroe]

Because there are only two types of people. Those that believe there are only two types of people and everyone else.

 

[bluesblaster]

Does this involve any type of spanking ritual ?


uh um........just asking for a friend

 

[shadowtippy]

Invalid poll. We all know why.

 

[TOOL460002]

Well they are forced, so how we not reply? Seemed mandatory but I've been wrong many a time.

 

[ZenG]

I hate it when there are only two dichotomies to choose from..

 

[Oddly]

I'm not voting.
This invalidates your whole argument...whatever the heck it is.

Also, you did it wrong.
Do what @Joe Nerve does, and insist everyone HAS to reply.

 

[Munjibunga]

So many polls or opinion question threads on this and other forums limit your choice to one or the other of something. When did we become so simpleminded? Why is having and using a variety of gear in a variety of contexts so hard to accept? Why do people keep responding! Gaaah!

This is why God gave us carrots.

 

[filmtex]

Monkey needs a hug.

 

[blastoff99]

Ask Schrodinger's cat.

 

[zontar]

They're not necessarily forced--sometimes it's that somebody has narrowed down their options to two & wants others to share their opinions.

If I find too few options listed or my answer isn't there--I'll add it if I comment--such as--this-

It depends.

 

[NG51]

I prefer unforced dichotomies.

 

[Pilgrim]

People attempting to make political arguments like to set up false dichotomies. They especially like to load their questions so that neither option is true, but one seems more attractive. Trying to get them to acknowledge any grey area between the two silly options is sometimes not productive.

The result is questions that make as much sense as "Do you walk to school, or carry your lunch?"

 

[shadowtippy]

I prefer unforced dichotomies.

I agree with this. You must get permission or it is rape.

 

[GIBrat51]

How's this for a dichotomy? Give me a "Carrot Option" or I don't vote....

 

[ICM]

The modern world culture is obsessed with a binary. It can be seen in gender, sexual orientation, etc. We're a product of our environment.

 

[slobake]

How's this for a dichotomy? Give me a "Carrot Option" or I don't vote....

Yeah, not mention of burritos or tnc either. I call shenanigans.