These polls could make a few people who read them take DS a bit more seriously. I don't think it has huge PR value for us unless iDS is near the top, though, and there are too many cult shows now that that's unlikely. I never expect anything I like to be popular, and I'm so much on the fringes of things that I don't think my vote counts for anything, not even politically. If polls are a source of worry or stress, they're probably not worth it. If you enjoy partricipating and aren't too frustrated by losing, it sounds worthwhile.