Create a group vote without accounts
Ask one question, add your shortlist, and send the link. Everyone ranks independently, then you can see what the group prefers.
When should I use a ranking vote?
Use it when people have several acceptable choices and a single favourite does not tell the whole story. For example, one person’s second-choice restaurant might also be a good compromise for everyone else. A ranking vote helps reveal that preference; it does not guarantee unanimous agreement.
How should I build the shortlist?
Agree on basic requirements first: budget, location, time, available games, or films you can access. Add four to eight realistic choices. People can mark anything that does not work for them before submitting, without giving a reason.
How is the group result calculated?
Each ballot assigns 100 to its first choice, 0 to its last, and evenly spaced scores in between. We average each option’s scores across the people who ranked it. An unfamiliar option receives no score from that person. Check the “Ranked by” column before relying on a result with little participation.
When is the decision finished?
An early leader can change. The organizer can close voting or set a deadline. The expected number of participants is a progress target, not an automatic closing rule. Ties stay tied. If every ranked option has been ruled out, discuss new choices and create a fresh vote.
Can someone vote twice?
Submitting again in the same browser replaces the earlier ballot. A different browser can submit another, because Pickaside does not verify identities. It is intended for informal decisions among people you trust, not elections or binding votes.
Can we use it again next week?
Choose “Use these options again” on the group page. You can edit the shortlist before creating a new link. The new group starts with no votes; it does not copy people’s ballots. Group links expire after 30 days.