2011 Census

Don't see what all the fuss is about , the same info about you can no doubt be geaned from various other sources, mine's filled in. Think about the Domesday Book and all the info that people have learned from that, it was essentially the same thing, and if you are of a religious bent, wasn't the census the reason that Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem?
Been around a good long while.:rolleyes:
 
lindsay ormerod said:
Don't see what all the fuss is about , the same info about you can no doubt be geaned from various other sources, mine's filled in. Think about the Domesday Book and all the info that people have learned from that, it was essentially the same thing, and if you are of a religious bent, wasn't the census the reason that Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem?
Been around a good long while.:rolleyes:
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Yes, it would be a pain, if we had a biblical style census, and had to return to the place of our birth.

No way am I spending a March night in a hedgerow on Wiswell Lane, because there's no room at Bramley Meade.

:D
 
I think that in biblical times it was more of a head count than anything else Lindsay.

I think that many people are sort of programmed to accept the asking of intrusive questions......why does anyone need to know if I have central heating, or how many bedrooms I have....or for that matter what I did as a profession(that is in the past and could be gleaned from the census which was taken 10yrs ago and the 10 yrs before that).

All of this info could be obtained without asking me one single question.

I also object to the fact that although we have been given assurances that info won't be divulged(wanna bet) the statistical graphs will be shared with all 26 EU members and the US.
Lockheed Martin who have been given the contract to process the info have subcontracted work out to Edexel.......and another company(whose name escapes me for the moment) they(Edexel) do not have a good track record in either processing statistics or keeping the information secure.
 
garinda said:
Yes, it would be a pain, if we had a biblical style census, and had to return to the place of our birth.

No way am I spending a March night in a hedgerow on Wiswell Lane, because there's no room at Bramley Meade.

:D
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Wiswell lane, its better than being close to where Retlaw lives:eek::eek::D
 
I think I might well heed what Margaret R posted.

"This questionnaire has been completed to the best of my knowledge and belief."

At the time I fill in the more nosey bits, I'll do it in the belief that I'm a simpleton.

I might even have pulled an imaginary friend that night.

:rolleyes:



 
garinda said:
I think I might well heed what Margaret R posted.

"This questionnaire has been completed to the best of my knowledge and belief."

At the time I fill in the more nosey bits, I'll do it in the belief that I'm a simpleton.

I might even have pulled an imaginary friend that night.

:rolleyes:
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I'll do it in belief that I'm a simpleton :rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:
 
I think it's all part of the control of it's people attitude the UK's government seems to want over everything. The last time anything in this vein happened in Germany was in 1987 & that was after reassessing the outcry of the public against proposed surveys planned for 1980 & 1983.

There is apparently something planned for May this year & it is to involve a random selection of the populace. The reliance on records & information already held will be the main content of the census here & nowhere near as impertinent, invasive or intrusive as the UK Census looks to be.

http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&sourc...sg=AFQjCNEzCBBkkdnvNdaWkYmdqUZevvP5mA&cad=rja
 
DaveinGermany said:
I think it's all part of the control of it's people attitude the UK's government seems to want over everything. The last time anything in this vein happened in Germany was in 1987 & that was after reassessing the outcry of the public against proposed surveys planned for 1980 & 1983.

There is apparently something planned for May this year & it is to involve a random selection of the populace. The reliance on records & information already held will be the main content of the census here & nowhere near as impertinent, invasive or intrusive as the UK Census looks to be.

http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&sourc...sg=AFQjCNEzCBBkkdnvNdaWkYmdqUZevvP5mA&cad=rja
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Well I don't think its that intrusive Dave out like this is only as intrusive as you make it
 
John, we don't make it intrusive...the ONS makes it intrusive.
We sleepwalk into giving away private information that can be used/misused if it fell into the wrong hands......let me see, what information would someone need to assume my identity? Yes, all of it that is on the census form......including stuff that would confirm my identity.......about the only thing that is left off are my bank details...but hey come the next census, if there is one, they might want those too.
 
Just filled it in online, what I found strange was, whenever I make a purchase or am dealing with a confidential site, the browser usually jumps up with a message telling me I'm going to a secure site.
So far as the Census, nothing appeared, so, to whomsoever now has all my details please use them carefully, I would hate it if you ended up having to pay my debts.
 
mick said:
https://onlinemb1.census.gov.uk/questionnaire/login.do

If you went to this site less it is secure note the httpS:

if you went to any other site then i just hope you did not give too much info away:D
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Yes when we go to any site , like Accy Forum the owner of that site can have software installed that can see all the browser details of history, favourites and so on and on some can see onto your computer! :eek: So at any site you go to don't leave your computer on for long periods of time as someone may be "clocking" your personal details ehh Mick? :D
 
Filled mine in, took ten mins and wasnt bad at all.
Had to fill the t'other halfs details in aswell in the "Person 2" bit as he couldnt be bothered!!

Typical bloke :D
 
heth said:
Filled mine in, took ten mins and wasnt bad at all.
Had to fill the t'other halfs details in aswell in the "Person 2" bit as he couldnt be bothered!!

Typical bloke :D
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No heth its called common sense, why fill it in yourself when you can get the wife to do it for you, I did try it with my other half, but the response wasn't very good something about walking away in wet footsteps or summat:D:D
 
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