It should have printed something like
The New Poll button should also be visible without registration. The only thing the registration does, is make sure the plugin works also after three days. If you don't register, the plugin will cease functionning.

Make sure you followed the instructions for installation in the "About" page. In the template "forum_view.html", you have to include three (!) times the code snippet in question.

Also you need the right permissions for the New Poll button to appear, you need a least be able to post a message in the forum in question.

Ivan
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