A List Apart is making an effort to put together some statistical information about those of use who make the web go around. A List Apart plans on release their findings based on this information sometime after May 22, 2007 when the online survey will close. There will also be prizes drawn from survey participants. Prizes include admission to An Event Apart, a 30 GIG video iPod and a ALA T-shirt.

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