Good shot? Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Just completed my new census form on line and was asked for any comments regarding the form. I had to mention, that being asked as to what gender I identified with if it was not the gender I was born with, was ludicrous. Several questions regarding gender, ethnicity, work etc begs the question what are they going to publish with respect to the final census results. Doubt that much could be used without them offending some part of the populace. Edited March 4, 2021 by Good shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Good shot? said: Just completed my new census form on line and was asked for any comments regarding the form. I had to mention, that being asked as to what gender I identified with if it was not the gender I was born with, was ludicrous. Several questions regarding gender, ethnicity, work etc begs the question what are they going to publish with respect to the final census results. Doubt that much could be used without them offending some part of the populace. What did you say in your answers then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I had a little smirk when I read I would soon receive my ‘invitation’ to take part! Invite? It’s compulsory and an offence not to comply! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Yeah, says its a £1000 fine if not completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scully said: I had a little smirk when I read I would soon receive my ‘invitation’ to take part! Invite? It’s compulsory and an offence not to comply! 🙂 Load of rubbish isnt it. So anyone know why it is compulsory? What if i don't want them to know i was born a boy and am now still one just older... Edited March 4, 2021 by ShootingEgg Fat thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, ShootingEgg said: Load of rubbish isnt it. So anyone know why it is compulsory? What if i don't want them to know i was born a boy and am now still one just older... It is, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 At least they will have a true figure of the actual population in the UK, no guessing then on how many people the think are on the Island. Of course they will because its against the law not to fill it in. Just shows how out of touch with reality these so called educated people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dougy said: At least they will have a true figure of the actual population in the UK, no guessing then on how many people the think are on the Island. Plus a true number for these very loud and vocal groups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 5 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: What did you say in your answers then? Not decided yet, too many options...😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Most of the questions on sex, gender, race etc are optional The temptation to claim I am a black one legged lesbian with two newborn babies who lives in a shoe box under the stairs was overwhelming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Just done mine. Yes it's compulsory to get a true picture of how many we are. BUT if they dont know you are here how will they get the paperwork to you? See what I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 12 hours ago, fern01 said: The temptation to claim I am a black one legged lesbian with two newborn babies who lives in a shoe box under the stairs was overwhelming Only 2 babies - you will not be able to afford a really good car and a Caribbean holiday every year then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, 243deer said: Only 2 babies - you will not be able to afford a really good car and a Caribbean holiday every year then Caribbean holidays are well within the reach of a successful pharmaceutical distributer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted March 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 The fact that some answers to questions are optional suggests that any results are meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Anything in there about Klingons or illegals or even if one is in the middle of a sex change?.......what a load of b$$$o$$s. Of course some of the answers may depend on which day you answer. Eg: I could be Rob in the week and Roberta at the weekends. Edited March 5, 2021 by Robden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, fern01 said: Caribbean holidays are well within the reach of a successful pharmaceutical distributer 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 52 minutes ago, Robden said: Anything in there about Klingons or illegals or even if one is in the middle of a sex change?.......what a load of b$$$o$$s. Of course some of the answers may depend on which day you answer. Eg: I could be Rob in the week and Roberta at the weekends. Quite so - I have a Wigan address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 In centuries gone by, the purpose of the census was to count heads and apply taxes. However the government no longer needs the census to know how many people there are in the UK because they already know that! The registration of births & deaths, plus immigration/emigration records will always keep a tally, and anyone who has arrived here under the radar isn't exactly going to put their hand up and admit to existing on a census. It's the other stuff they want to know. I think my religion will remain unchanged for the 3rd time in a row, as Jedi 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 We completed it this evening with no real excitement or complaint. The most heated debate came over whether we were British or English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Time for some fun with the employment and religion question. Employment; Terminator. Religion; Ultra Vegan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Just filled my one in, what’s to stop certain people not saying who is living in there home especially if there not meant to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 49 minutes ago, countryman said: Just filled my one in, what’s to stop certain people not saying who is living in there home especially if there not meant to be here. Their boyfriend perhaps? What would you prefer someone to come round and ask questions, it's just a general look at the population so longer term planning can be put in place by government and councils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Apparently if your religion is Church of Country Sports then you'll have legal protection to go shooting without persecution on religious grounds😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 11 hours ago, WalkedUp said: We completed it this evening with no real excitement or complaint. The most heated debate came over whether we were British or English. Aren’t all in the UK British? Some are British/Welsh, some British/English etc etc. I think I’m going to enter my religion as Country Sports; we must be an eligible minority by now surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwayup Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Centrepin said: Apparently if your religion is Church of Country Sports then you'll have legal protection to go shooting without persecution on religious grounds😇 I don't really do FB, but apparently there is a group called The Free Church of Country Sports and that will be going in my Census. Edited March 6, 2021 by otherwayup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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