poles and privacy settings

I have trouble with poles and privacy settings. Has anyone been able to make this work? I would be in your debt if you could help this damsel in distress.

Come on.  Don't tell me none of you guys know the answer.  What does a girl have to do to get some support around here?

Even with the poll set for only friends to vote it allows ANYBODY to vote.

I'm having the very same problem.  I guess you're going to have to give service before you get service around here.