Gladys Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Because we are being reminded via MR to update our registration on the electoral roll or we can't vote. No general or local elections coming are there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 No, but there’s an annual push as well as the rolling update. It’s better to keep it up to date. There may be by elections. At least one MLC isn’t standing so Ashie or Ann Corlett May be put up! It’s much easier to keep it up to date than have one push in early 2026. When it’s got out of sync previously, 2006, as an example when numbers dipped, it took ages to get numbers up. Also the Electoral Commission want to know if there are any changes to voter numbers for constituencies that justify boundary changes. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo2010 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Don't know, don't care haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 They sell the electoral roll to advertisers or anyone who wants it so they want it to be correct. In a world of gdpr they should just fuck off selling personal data but what do I know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 minute ago, TheTeapot said: They sell the electoral roll to advertisers or anyone who wants it so they want it to be correct. In a world of gdpr they should just fuck off selling personal data but what do I know You can opt out of the version that is siold 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, John Wright said: No, but there’s an annual push as well as the rolling update. It’s better to keep it up to date. There may be by elections. At least one MLC isn’t standing so Ashie or Ann Corlett May be put up! It’s much easier to keep it up to date than have one push in early 2026. When it’s got out of sync previously, 2006, as an example when numbers dipped, it took ages to get numbers up. Also the Electoral Commission want to know if there are any changes to voter numbers for constituencies that justify boundary changes. I thought as much, just thought the ad was framed more for when there is an election on the horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: In a world of gdpr they should just fuck off selling personal data but what do I know Celebs should be made to do all the advertising themselves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 (edited) I love Sean Lock, such a clever and funny comedian. His best was his response to Rachel Riley in her skiing disguise. RIP Edited January 23 by Gladys 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 11 minutes ago, Gladys said: I love Sean Lock, such a clever and funny comedian. His best was his response to Rachel Riley in her skiing disguise. RIP Rather challenging eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 10 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Rather challenging eh Indeed! 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutney Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 51 minutes ago, kevster said: You can opt out of the version that is sold Wouldnt 'opt in' be a more honest way to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Young people are complaining that government and MHKs don't engage with them. Let's hope they have a campaign to get over 16s to get on the electoral roll. Personally I would like to see them get a leaflet/letter on their 16th birthday explaining the intricacies of the voting system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 There is a lot to be said for compulsory voting. Which actually isn’t compulsory as such - it is compulsory to turn up (or get postal vote).You can mark that vote anyway you want or tear it up and throw it away. But you can’t just be a lazy sh*te who whinges about the government but then can’t be arsed getting out of the chair on election day. And yes, it leads to small amount of stupid votes/candidates but by and large you get much better engagement. And the end result is then what it is. The opposite is first past the post voting with lousy turnouts. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 26 minutes ago, Moghrey Mie said: Young people are complaining that government and MHKs don't engage with them. Let's hope they have a campaign to get over 16s to get on the electoral roll. Personally I would like to see them get a leaflet/letter on their 16th birthday explaining the intricacies of the voting system. One great way is to include it in the application process for a learner drivers licence. Scoops up a lot of 16 year olds that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 11 minutes ago, Cinderella said: One great way is to include it in the application process for a learner drivers licence. Scoops up a lot of 16 year olds that way. I'd prefer a personal 'welcome to IOM democracy' touch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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