When I say that the Bible is the Word of God, I'm referring to the Written Word, not our Messiah. There are things in the Bible that only God could reveal to man. Such as the Creation, His Law, and Revelations. In that, this is perfect, because it comes from God. Translations are a different matter. Anytime man recopies the Bible, or attempts to translate it, there is a chance for mistakes. In fact, there were specific requirements that the priests had to do when they made mistakes in their copies. God considered mistakes to be serious, because He does not want the People of God to be led astray. So the content of the Bible itself is perfect.
As for putting it above the Holy Spirit, no where in my post did I say we are to take the Bible over the Holy Spirit. What I did say was: "The Holy Spirit guides us to passages that reflect on areas that God is directly dealing with us on." I agree that the Holy Spirit is our Guide, our teacher.
Mark, I'm not sure if you assumed that this poll was a one choice, or if realized that it was multiple options. Many of the people who said they hear from God through the Bible, also said they hear from God through the Holy Spirit, as in, the Holy Spirit speaks directly to their heart, when they are not reading the Bible, talking to others, in a dream, etc.