Can someone please explain the controversy over my closed question?

I followed the FAQ to the letter.

Random's comment: Do something and then ask as question about it. Current format is polling/list for Download.com

I don't understand where in my question it seemed like I was polling, and can't we agree that this and all other software rec questions are on topic (as long as they follow the faq).

Can someone please explain the controversy over my closed question?

I followed the FAQ to the letter.

Random's comment: Do something and then ask as question about it. Current format is polling/list for Download.com

I don't understand where in my question it seemed like I was polling, and can't we agree that this and all other software rec questions are on topic (as long as they follow the faq).

Can someone please explain the controversy over my closed question?

I followed the FAQ to the letter.

Random's comment: Do something and then ask as question about it. Current format is polling/list for Download.com

I don't understand where in my question it seemed like I was polling.

Can someone please explain the controversy over my closed question?

I followed the FAQ to the letter.

Random's comment: Do something and then ask as question about it. Current format is polling/list for Download.com

I don't understand where in my question it seemed like I was polling, and can't we agree that this and all other software rec questions are on topic (as long as they follow the faq).