I woke up in a cold sweat last night realizing that our newly redesigned website needed some sort of “online polling” mechanism.

Hence, “The Interpoll.”

My hope is that our culturally savvy readership will enjoy this hyphen-free combination of terms with its bonus evocation of international law enforcement and a certain Joy Division-inspired band, and that you’ll exercise your right to vote whenever duty calls.

Why The Interpoll? First, it plugs an unsightly hole in the layout. Second, it reminds even the most jaded casual visitor to our site (did I mention it’s been redesigned?) that your opinion matters. Before internet polling, a lot of web users out there felt like freaks to even care whether or not Jennifer Anniston got together with Mr. Wrong. Now they know that by registering their opinion in an online survey, they can guarantee her well-being and happiness by steering her away from three unworthy, multiple choice Suitors Of The Month.

You’ve got an opinion, right? Chime in below! Is there a question the Blue Like Jazz – loving public is asking that we’re not answering? Let us know – if it’s not unduly personal and/or embarrassing, we’ll consider taking a poll on the matter! Maybe we’ll even take a poll to pick your favorite poll!

Should I be using so many exclamation marks? Vote on it! Or not!!

And if you question whether website polling is even a good idea, we might just take a poll and prove you dead wrong!!!