Well, then your poll isn't working. :) I would say that a quarter of 8 is 7:45 and not 8:15, but I also wouldn't use it in common speech, especially when compared with "quarter to eight".
That is to say, for me, "quarter to eight" and "quarter of eight" are synonymous. As opposed to "quarter after eight".
I think it's working. I'm looking for people who would say quarter of 8 in casual conversation. I noticed someone write it in their LJ this weekend, and I wanted to see how common it was. (Apparently, not very).
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That is to say, for me, "quarter to eight" and "quarter of eight" are synonymous. As opposed to "quarter after eight".
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