In fact, I'm generally impressed by the census -- yes, a lot of questions aren't as specific as they could be if you don't fit the most common boxes, and a couple of questions have raised (justified) outrage, but in general it's clear, quick and helpful, and the website is functional and pretty, which is good going compared to many governments' forms.
Mar. 12th, 2011
In fact, I'm generally impressed by the census -- yes, a lot of questions aren't as specific as they could be if you don't fit the most common boxes, and a couple of questions have raised (justified) outrage, but in general it's clear, quick and helpful, and the website is functional and pretty, which is good going compared to many governments' forms.
Gratuitous polls
Mar. 12th, 2011 11:38 amHow much are you friends with your other half's siblings, if any?
Agh! The social incompatibility, it burns!
1 (3.0%)
We're polite, but don't really see them
11 (33.3%)
We see them fairly often
7 (21.2%)
I see them every so often even without my other half
1 (3.0%)
I knew them before I knew my other half
1 (3.0%)
N/A -- they don't exist or aren't much part of your other half's life
7 (21.2%)
N/A -- I have no other half (alternatively, answer for your most recent one)
6 (18.2%)
N/A -- I have no other half, YOU INSENSITIVE BASTARD!
4 (12.1%)
What haveyou heard of
I've not heard of TCP/IP
4 (11.8%)
I've heard of it but don't know what it is
4 (11.8%)
I know what it is
28 (82.4%)
I've administered networks
7 (20.6%)
I've specifically sent a TCP packet
7 (20.6%)
I've specifically sent a non-TCP IP packet
6 (17.6%)
I've specifically sent a non-IP ethernet packet
5 (14.7%)