I, personally, love polls. It's always great to see everyone's stance on an issue. I've often depended on polls to help make tough decisions for me, such as what to have for dinner, and the importance of school over work.
I haven't clicked on BBNT's link but if it contains anything like my opinion, I imagine it will say something on the order of: Polls are alright and informative ONLY IF THEY ARE VIABLE.