Exactly, you were thinking like a programmer. Nothing wrong with that.
I understand *why* you are angry. Anytime one has to deal with the public the opportunity to be mistreated presents itself. You'll get some good responses and you'll get some bad ones. You'll also get a few that break out the high octane just because you're you. <g>
I see from you recent posts that (as usual) you've gotten some constructive ideas for improving the survey and are planning to incorporate them.
But I must admit the graphic image of you sitting at the keyboard after that flaming, beard singed, soot covering your forehead and other exposed areas, did elicit a small giggle from me. I apologize, but I couldn't help myself. That said, folks did go a bit overboard on the flaming. but if you still had the testing directory and a few guinea pigs you could have avoided all the ruckus too. FMPOV, the survey is/was a minor issue. I'm more concerned with this "Fred as jail warden", but that's not your jurisdiction.