asking for what you want, an example

[kalmn]

i am going to a local convention this weekend. it is the local gigantocon. it is emotionally fraught for me for various reasons. so, i would like it if people could reassure me before i go. thus, a poll.

[Poll #1586572]

Comments

[supergee.livejournal.com]

Took a while to decide which to click first.

[tesseract26.livejournal.com]

*big hug* you are thoroughly delightful and anyone who doesn't get that is MISSING OUT for reals.

[boxofdelights]

and perceptive and seriously funny.

[noveldevice.livejournal.com]

You are totally awesome and if I were there I would hang out with you and we would glare at mean and/or stinky people. It would be great. :)

[beaq.livejournal.com]

Dude. You should have your own registration table.

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

For me "hot" implies a wiring that I don't have, being monosexual and missing out on at least half the hotness in the world. But I do find you visually pleasing in the limited way that my missing wiring allows, in case that helps, and I do also find you fabulous.

I hope this kind of hairsplitting conveys geekly enthusiasm and reassurance rather than its lack, because that is my intent.

[pants-of-doom.livejournal.com]

you left out "fabulously hot!"

[catherineldf.livejournal.com]

Umm...Friday night dinner will be fabulous (if you're there, of course. Otherwise not so much :)

[orbitalmechanic.livejournal.com]

Help, I can't find the tickybox for "smokin'!"

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

I hope you have a great con!

I *think* my opinion on this topic is known, but I ticked the tickyboxes just in case. :)

hot, hot, hot. And fab.

[betonica.livejournal.com]

Ooo. Sneaky. Who knew you could click *both* boxes? ;) There's going to be someone who wants to go back for a re-vote....

[sophy.livejournal.com]

Right on! :)

[tesla-aldrich.livejournal.com]

Also smart, funny, adorable, kind, passionate, and generally wonderful.

Hope to see you at the con!

Re: hot, hot, hot. And fab.

[boliviafang.livejournal.com]

ARGH! That's right! They were checkboxes, not radio buttons, so I could have clicked both. I demand the chance to vote again!