Good question Floydoid. This is what the FAQ section says:

How do I create a poll?
Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator

Doesn't look like we ordinary mortals have the option.

Jason?????

SQ

If you let me know what you want to add a poll for I will do it for you, unfortunately you cannot do it only mod's and admins can, so let me know anytime what you want one for and it will be added.

That I do not know but will try and find out for you, but I believe it could be that you have to have Admin or Mod status.

I know on other sites you have to, if the option was enabled you could have (not saying you would have) members having polls all the time.

But will find out and keep you posted on it.

Jason,

I don't think that anyone had a poll in mind, just wanted the facility to start one. Maybe it could be establised that polls are by request?

SQ [Daddy]

on other forums polls are open to members why are they closed

Peter,

Will try and sort it out but remember when you went to edit your post once and it went wrong, anyway I will try and as I have already said will try and get it so you can edit your own post  ok.

I try and help and please every one , but sometime it's a losing battle, a moderator,s job is not an easy one.