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| Votes | Percent | Answer | Graph |
| 1 | 2.1 | Yes, I'm the placeholder right now. | |
| 1 | 2.1 | Yes, my partner is the placeholder right now. | |
| 2 | 4.2 | Yes, I was the placeholder in a past relationship. | |
| 1 | 2.1 | Yes, I had a placeholder in the past. | |
| 2 | 4.2 | Maybe, I might have used someone as a placeholder. | |
| 5 | 10.4 | Maybe, I might have been someone's placeholder. | |
| 36 | 75.0 | No, I was neither a placeholder guy or using someone as a placeholder. |
In a recent Time Magazine, the issue of a being someone's "placeholder" was raised. Although they were talking about straight women being used as placeholders, this also applies to gay relationships. If you didn't know, a Placeholder is someone who you do not intend to commit to, but you stay with because it's better than being alone. You expect someone expect someone hotter, smarter, wealthier, or better to come along in the future.
Before voting in the poll, think about your past relationships and a decide whether or not you were a placeholder or used someone as a placeholder.