Daily Kos Site Survey

Shape the Future of Daily Kos: Your Input Matters!

We are excited to share that Daily Kos is moving to WordPress, the leading platform in publishing. This transition will introduce new features, enhance usability, and encourage community-driven innovation. Your feedback is crucial in helping us prioritize new features, determine which legacy tools to keep or retire, and design the innovative tools that will shape our future. We invite you to participate in our survey, which includes about 20-26 questions, primarily in the form of single or multiple-choice options, tailored based on your responses. By taking part, you're playing a key role in the evolution of Daily Kos, ensuring it grows to meet your needs. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Your input will help define the future of Daily Kos!

Do you regularly visit the Daily Kos website to read or view content?* This field is required.

YESNO

What is your age range? * This field is required.(Select one)

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65+

What is your gender?

Man

Woman

Non-binary

Genderqueer

Genderfluid

Agender

Two-Spirit

Prefer not to answer

Other

Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?

African American/Black

Native American/Indigenous

Asian/Pacific Islander

White/Caucasian

Hispanic/Latino

Mixed

Prefer Not to Answer

Other

How often do you visit Daily Kos?* This field is required.

Casual reader

Regular visitor

Addict

Which topics are most important to you in a news media site?* This field is required.(select all that apply)

Politics and Elections

Social Justice and Equality

Climate Crisis and Environmental Sustainability

Economy and Labor

Global Affairs and Foreign Policy

Health and Public Safety

Technology, Privacy, and Misinformation

Culture, Representation, and Community

Justice and Accountability

Education and Equity

Media and Journalism

Religion and Society

Other

On a scale from 1 to 5, which type of content do you value more?* This field is required."Community-generated" content refers to content crafted by users and enthusiasts, similar to what you might find on platforms like Medium or Reddit. "Staff written" content refers to articles written by paid writers and journalists, such as those from The New York Times or The Washington Post."

1. Strongly prefer community-generated content

2. Somewhat prefer community-generated content

3. Value both equally

4. Somewhat prefer staff-written content

5. Strongly prefer staff-written content

No preference

Which content formats do you find most engaging and useful? * This field is required.(Select all that apply)

Short Articles: Quick reads designed to deliver concise information (300-800 words).

Long Articles: In-depth pieces offering extensive coverage and analysis (over 1500 words).

Short-form Videos

Long-form Videos/Documentaries

Podcasts: Audio content for discussions, interviews, or storytelling, ideal for on-the-go listening.

Livestreams: Interactive, real-time video broadcasts.

Community Discussions: Forums, comments, or group chats for exchanging ideas and insights with others.

Newsletters: Curated email updates offering insights and news delivered directly to your inbox.

Social Media Stories and Posts: Engaging content crafted for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Interactive Content: Formats like quizzes, polls, or interactive maps that encourage participation.

Memes

Other

What features, if any, would encourage you to engage more with our platform, whether you're currently using it or considering joining?* This field is required.(Select all that apply)

Personalized Content Recommendations Based on Interests: Tailored suggestions of articles, videos, and discussions aligned with your personal interests.

Commenting/Discussion Threads: Spaces to share your thoughts, engage in discussions, and connect with other users on various topics.

Video

Podcasts

Upvoting/Emoji Reaction Buttons: Tools to express agreement, appreciation, or other reactions to content and comments.

Private Messaging Between Users: A feature to send direct messages to other community members for private conversations.

Community Events: Opportunities to participate in or attend virtual or in-person events organized by the community.

Live Q&A Sessions with Experts or Community Leaders: Real-time interactive sessions where users can ask questions and engage with experts or influential figures.

Polls and Surveys: Features to participate in polls and surveys to express your opinions and shape community discussions.

Achievement Badges and Rewards: Earn badges and rewards for participation and contributions to the community

Gamification Elements: Incorporate game-like features such as points, leaderboards, and challenges—including interactive crossword puzzles—to motivate active participation and reward user interaction.

Other

How much do you enjoy interactive content like polls, quizzes, games, or live Q&A sessions?* This field is required.

Not at all

A little

Moderately

Very much

Extremely

Which devices do you use to access news content?* This field is required.(Select all that apply)

Desktop

Mobile

Tablet

Other

Which social media platforms do you use regularly for news and information?* This field is required.(Select all that apply)

Facebook

X/Twitter

Youtube

Instagram

TikTok

Threads

Bluesky

Medium

Substack

Mastodon

Not Applicable

Other

How interested would you be in following separate community-focused social media accounts from us, similar to how organizations like The New York Times and BuzzFeed offer specialized accounts? (e.g., NYTmag, BuzzFeed Community)* This field is required.

Very Interested

Somewhat Interested

Neutral

Not Very Interested

Not Interested at All

How important is personalized content and article recommendations to you? * This field is required.

Not important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Extremely important

Not sure what this means

Would you like the ability to customize your news feed based on your interests and preferences?* This field is required.

Yes

Maybe

Imagine you just read an article online. How likely would you be to use emoji reactions (e.g., 😊, 😐, 😞) to express your feelings about it?"* This field is required.

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Neutral

Unlikely

Very unlikely

How often do you use mobile apps specifically for accessing news or information sites?* This field is required.

Primarily for accessing news sites and articles (e.g., CNN, BBC, New York Times)

Primarily for engaging in community forums and discussions (e.g., Reddit, Discord)

Equally for both news and community forums

Not applicable / I do not use apps for these purposes

Do you require any specific accessibility features to better interact with content?

YESNO

Please specify any specific accessibility features that help you better interact with content

How important is it for you to interact with other Daily Kos readers and contributors?* This field is required.

Not important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Extremely important

Have you ever contributed your own articles or stories to Daily Kos?* This field is required.

YESNO

Would you be interested in having a personalized dashboard that displays metrics for each of your stories, such as the number of stories posted, view count, comment count, social shares, recommendations, and other engagement metrics?* This field is required.

Yes, I would find this feature useful.

No, I am not interested in this feature.

Maybe, I need more information to decide.

Would you be interested in receiving community newsletters that features content created by Daily Kos community members?* This field is required.

YESNO

What types of community-created content would you most like to see in a Daily Kos community newsletter?(Select all that apply)

Political analysis from community experts

Personal stories and experiences

Local reporting and perspectives

Opinion pieces on current events

Community debates and discussions

Other

What voices or perspectives would you like to see more of on Daily Kos?(not required)

What new features or content could make you more likely to recommend Daily Kos to others? Please specify any ideas you have.(not required)

How important is it for you to interact with other readers and contributors on a platform?* This field is required.

Not important

Slightly important

Moderately important

Very important

Extremely important

Would you be interested in contributing your own articles or stories to the platform?* This field is required.

Yes

Maybe

How well do you feel progressive media sites represent diverse racial and cultural perspectives? * This field is required.

Not at all

Slightly

Moderately

Very well

Extremely well

Please share any other thoughts or suggestions on how you think Daily Kos can create a more engaging and inclusive media platform.(not required)

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Daily Kos Site Survey