UK election so why outdated

Lifesucks101

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So why can't we vote online I mean uts 2024 not 1994 why have. Not moved to online voting yet

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Ajhdhd

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much easier to corrupt

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Talkative Toad

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Easier to fake I think

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hotpud

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Original post by Lifesucks101

So why can't we vote online I mean uts 2024 not 1994 why have. Not moved to online voting yet

It is pretty much impossible to vote electronically. Once you press the button, there is no easy way of ensuring that decision can not be tampered with at some point in the system. Sometimes the simplest solution is still the best. Our railways still use the same system developed by the Victorians. No one has come up with anything better.

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Lifesucks101

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Original post by hotpud

It is pretty much impossible to vote electronically. Once you press the button, there is no easy way of ensuring that decision can not be tampered with at some point in the system. Sometimes the simplest solution is still the best. Our railways still use the same system developed by the Victorians. No one has come up with anything better.

Not really I mean if u can vote online like in reality tv were u phone or vote same deal with online polls all.u do is a massive online poll click and that's it I mean everyone has access to a smart device can't be thzt hard

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Ajhdhd

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not sure you can make a comparison between reality TV and general elections in which we choose who runs the country.

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Lifesucks101

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Original post by Ajhdhd

not sure you can make a comparison between reality TV and general elections in which we choose who runs the country.

I mean All u di I'd put an x in Ballot paper surly same thing can do.it online

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hotpud

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Not really I mean if u can vote online like in reality tv were u phone or vote same deal with online polls all.u do is a massive online poll click and that's it I mean everyone has access to a smart device can't be thzt hard

Yes - but voting for something online is not the same as voting someone in power. When you click your button what evidence is there that you clicked that button or that the vote you placed was tallied with the person you intended to vote for. The opportunity for foul play is massive because all you have to show for your click is an electrical signal and at the point where that electrical signal enters your computer / device, it is lost to be interpreted or misused in whatever way those bent on mischief feel. If you have a piece of paper with your cross on it, it is pretty difficult in a legitimate election to tamper with or fake them.

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StriderHort

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Not really I mean if u can vote online like in reality tv were u phone or vote same deal with online polls all.u do is a massive online poll click and that's it I mean everyone has access to a smart device can't be thzt hard

These Reality TV and Radio things aren't held to any significant standard. Haven't you noticed they almost all have small print blurb to the effect of 'we reserve the right to end this contest at any time and our decisions are final?' Can't have that sort of nonsense for an election.

It's hardly a technology matter, some things are just easier to trust when it's marks on a physical ballot which is observed and counted openly.

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Surnia

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Not really I mean if u can vote online like in reality tv were u phone or vote same deal with online polls all.u do is a massive online poll click and that's it I mean everyone has access to a smart device can't be thzt hard

Not everyone has access to a smart device. What makes you think that? There's still parts of the country with no Internet, too.

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Muttley79

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Not really I mean if u can vote online like in reality tv were u phone or vote same deal with online polls all.u do is a massive online poll click and that's it I mean everyone has access to a smart device can't be thzt hard

Some older people don't even have the internet!

Far too open to corruption - do you actually believe online Reality shows are honest?

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Lifesucks101

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Original post by Muttley79

Many older people don;t even have the internet!
Far too open to corruption - do you actually believe online Reality shows are honest?

Absolutely plus shocking plus old people don't need to vote as majority of them are unaware what's going on anyway
Plus systems need to.moce wit time I mean it's 2024 for goodness sake what in 2030 or 2040 or he'll 2050 still going to use pen snd paper by thrn all factory that makes pen and paper wil be no more I mean he'll by 2080 should be online by 2100 definitely online voting

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Peanut_Butter

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Original post by Lifesucks101

So why can't we vote online I mean uts 2024 not 1994 why have. Not moved to online voting yet

1. Like people have said: corruption/hacking
2. People like the elderly or disabled may not know how to use or have any Internet facilities
3. Poor connection issues in some areas
4. Pressure into voting a party you don’t want to. If you have a friend or partner sitting next to you when you are voting they may intimidate you

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Lifesucks101

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Original post by Peanut_Butter

1. Like people have said: corruption/hacking
2. People like the elderly or disabled may not know how to use or have any Internet facilities
3. Poor connection issues in some areas
4. Pressure into voting a party you don’t want to. If you have a friend or partner sitting next to you when you are voting they may intimidate you

So even by 2050 or 2080 will be the same then

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Peanut_Butter

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Original post by Lifesucks101

So even by 2050 or 2080 will be the same then

Not sure haha. Maybe by then we won’t even get a choice! Wonder how ai will have an impact.

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StriderHort

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Absolutely plus shocking plus old people don't need to vote as majority of them are unaware what's going on anyway
Plus systems need to.moce wit time I mean it's 2024 for goodness sake what in 2030 or 2040 or he'll 2050 still going to use pen snd paper by thrn all factory that makes pen and paper wil be no more I mean he'll by 2080 should be online by 2100 definitely online voting

Governments care about swaying older peoples votes far more than they do about yours. or to a lesser extent, mine.

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Muttley79

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Original post by Lifesucks101

Absolutely plus shocking plus old people don't need to vote as majority of them are unaware what's going on anyway
Plus systems need to.moce wit time I mean it's 2024 for goodness sake what in 2030 or 2040 or he'll 2050 still going to use pen snd paper by thrn all factory that makes pen and paper wil be no more I mean he'll by 2080 should be online by 2100 definitely online voting

What nonsense! I bet the 98 year old person I do the shopping for knows more about this country than many young people.

So do you know that votes can be checked if you are impersonated? The number of your ballot paper is recorded against your name and they are openly counted. How would that work with an online system?

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