The Gaming Sites for the Blind Pole

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There are several sites out there that offer online games for blind people. This poll isn't canctioned by any of these sites, but maybe the designers of the sites will take notice of what people want or don't want. The poll is anonymous.

Poll #15443 The Online Gaming Sites for the Blind Poll

This poll is anonymous.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 2

Typically, how often do you play games on online gaming sites for the blind?

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Daily/Regularly
2 (100.0%)

A Few Times per Week
0 (0.0%)

Once per Week
0 (0.0%)

A Few Times per Month
0 (0.0%)

Rarely/Never
0 (0.0%)

For you personally, which operating systems/interfaces should a good gaming site for the blind support? Check All that Apply

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Windows
2 (100.0%)

Mac
0 (0.0%)

iOS
2 (100.0%)

Android
0 (0.0%)

Simple but Comprehensive Web Interface
2 (100.0%)

Other, See Last Question
0 (0.0%)

When it comes to the cost to participate in an online gaming site for the bline, which sentence best describes your opinion?

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I will only participate in a site that is free and has no ads.
0 (0.0%)

I won't pay for a gaming site for the blind, and I don't mind ads to help subsidize the cost.
0 (0.0%)

I'll gladly pay a small fee to get rid of the ads.
0 (0.0%)

I think a gaming site should be free, with premium features available at cost.
1 (50.0%)

A good gaming site is worth contributing to, and I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for the fun.
1 (50.0%)

How important is it to you that an online gaming site for the blind have visual appeal, to encourage sighted people to play?

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Mean: 6.50 Median: 6.5 Std. Dev 1.50

I couldn't Care Less 1		0 (0.0%)
2		0 (0.0%)
3		0 (0.0%)
4		0 (0.0%)
5		1 (50.0%)
6		0 (0.0%)
7		0 (0.0%)
8		1 (50.0%)
9		0 (0.0%)
I Consider It Essential 10		0 (0.0%)

How vital to you is it that a game on a site for the blind follow the official rules for that game?

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Strict Following of Rules Doesn't Matter, The Social Experience Does
0 (0.0%)

As Long As the Game HAs the Feel of the Real Thing, I can Ignore the Occasional Non-Adherence to the Rules
0 (0.0%)

I can Take it or Leave It
0 (0.0%)

I Think Following the Rules is Quite Important
2 (100.0%)

A Game is No Fun if It Doesn't Follow the Official Rules
0 (0.0%)

How important is background music to you when you're playing a game?

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Mean: 1.00 Median: 1 Std. Dev 0.00

The first thing I do is Turn the Music Off 1		2 (100.0%)
2		0 (0.0%)
3		0 (0.0%)
4		0 (0.0%)
It's An Essential Part of a Fun Gaming Experience 5		0 (0.0%)

Which of these are important to you in the online gaming experience? Check all that apply.

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A Wide Variety of Game from Which to Choose
2 (100.0%)

Clear and Correct Instructions in the Language of my Choice
2 (100.0%)

A Bug-Free Experience
2 (100.0%)

Cool Sound Effects
1 (50.0%)

The Ability to Play Games on my Own
2 (100.0%)

A Robust, Feature-Filled Chat Facility Allowing Interaction with Other Players
1 (50.0%)

Voice Chatting Capability
0 (0.0%)

A Rich Set of Features for Security, Privacy and Non-Harrassment
2 (100.0%)

None
0 (0.0%)

Other, See Next Question
0 (0.0%)

If you could tell the creators of gaming sites for the blind your views on the subject, what would they be? You have 255 characters.

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