Census 2021

[danlightbulb]

In what sense does that make it pointless? Just fill it in on the 21st like it says.

Because it doesn't matter.

If I say Im at home on the 21st, but instead Im at my moms down the road, what does it matter? Who is going to care about that in 100 years when the data is looked at?

 

[danlightbulb]

Well they have been doing it since 1841 (except 1941 when we were otherwise engaged but had a 1939 mini one) so it must be useful.
However in the days of social media everybody has to have their (often pointless) opinion.

Before there was tonnes of data about all of us all over the place.

Why not link together:

• HMRC systems
• Local government systems
• GP/hospital records
• School systems

Then they would have all the data they're asking for in the census and more.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Before there was tonnes of data about all of us all over the place.

Why not link together:

• HMRC systems
• Local government systems
• GP/hospital records
• School systems

Then they would have all the data they're asking for in the census and more.

Keeps people in a job.

 

[Vita]

Did ours today.

 

[nathanael91]

I think we will be doing it over the weekend. @Vita did it take you about 10 min more or less?

 

[Vita]

I think we will be doing it over the weekend. @Vita did it take you about 10 min more or less?

Took me about that. I had to do it for each family member as they ask questions. Was straight forward tbh.

 

[Feek]

So lets say you fill it in early then on the 21st go and stay at your moms.

You can change it, it says that you can complete it early but make changes if needed.

 

[Basher]

Because it doesn't matter.

If I say Im at home on the 21st, but instead Im at my moms down the road, what does it matter? Who is going to care about that in 100 years when the data is looked at?

You realise there are more questions than "were you at your mums on the 21st", right?

The census provides information that government needs to develop policies, plan and run public services, and allocate funding.

 

[theone8181]

You can change it, it says that you can complete it early but make changes if needed.

I've done mine, but can't edit it now. Was going to change to super straight and attack helicopter as apparently its triggering all these wierdos.

 

[robj20]

Still not had ours. Just a little postcard that it will be coming soon.

 

[dirtychinchilla]

You realise there are more questions than "were you at your mums on the 21st", right?

The census provides information that government needs to develop policies, plan and run public services, and allocate funding.

hahahah exactly. They don’t just want to know where you are right now!

 

[{SAS}TB]

Had ours yesterday, all done

 

[LeeUK]

Because it doesn't matter.

If I say Im at home on the 21st, but instead Im at my moms down the road, what does it matter? Who is going to care about that in 100 years when the data is looked at?

The data is used straight away. They only publish full names and addresses and who said what in 100 years time.

 

[goldy6660]

Mine arrived but before it did I just did it online and requested a code. So tempting to go Jedi this year but stayed truthful... The force isn't with me.

 

[chrcoluk]

Got mine last week, the first time I have ever had such a form, filled it in online, it mentions a fine for refusing, so have kept email receipt safe.

 

[LeeUK]

Mine only arrived yesterday.

 

[bayo000]

Still haven't received anything

 

[stockhausen]

Twenty years ago many people self-identified as adhering to the Jedi faith.
What will be this year's equivalent?
I predict that now that people can self-identify as having any gender, people will choose "Duck"

 

[2004typer]

Just done ours, arrived in post yesterday.

 

[Sho]

Arrived yesterday. Got it out the way immediately. Done.