finlo Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 minute ago, The Voice of Reason said: And I thought I was the only one that had picked up on that. You admit to another government cockup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, doc.fixit said: So why indicate that it's,'top right hand side'? Especially as there is a code printed there? Post codes are not always written with a space, in my experience. Don't intend to be awkward or argumentative, just making a point. Same point I made yesterday. Total lack of input validation. Rubbish. Wouldn't get a sign of for a work experience project in most proper offices 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 minute ago, finlo said: You admit to another government cockup? I’m not sure that using one too many, or one too few, zeros really amounts to a cockup. Clerical error certainly but in this febrile Court of Manx Forums, heads must roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of the blue Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, trmpton said: sign of Couldn't resist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, kevster said: As with other things, people don't always follow the official style rules Well quite - but this is the Census. They're expecting everyone to fill it in completely and accurately. And that's everyone, not just those who have a PhD in bureaucracy and infinite amount of time. Now even with normal on-line activity, systems should be designed so those with less than average (never mind expert) abilities should be able to use them reliably. But with the Census you have to set levels of comprehension/attention even lower because everyone is going to be encountering them. And you have to plan things so that every unlikely circumstance is catered for - because you are covering everything that does happen by definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: I’m not sure that using one too many, or one too few, zeros really amounts to a cockup. I just can't decide. Do you work for the DoI or the Treasury? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, Out of the blue said: Couldn't resist F**k of smart ars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: I just can't decide. Do you work for the DoI or the Treasury? Yes, very good edited quotation. How I laughed! Edited May 24, 2021 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: Now even with normal on-line activity, systems should be designed so those with less than average abilities should be able to use them reliably. Edited May 24, 2021 by The Voice of Reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germann Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Took me about 20 mins for a 5 person household. Don't see what all the fuss is about. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, germann said: Took me about 20 mins for a 5 person household. Could have taken 21 minutes with foreplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trmpton Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, germann said: Took me about 20 mins for a 5 person household. Don't see what all the fuss is about. That is because it works today. It didn't yesterday and probably won't again by the weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, trmpton said: That is because it works today. It didn't yesterday and probably won't again by the weekend There's a pill for that Edited May 24, 2021 by display name 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I have tried the much vaunted census telephone number, getting a gobble de gook unintelligible voicemail message, so knowone knows if you have reached the census office! Secondly the Nations Propaganda Mouthpiece says in its news that the census office is at the old job centre at Nivison House. Yet the address on the letter clearly states Fairfield School Building. Have the Census Team created another mini empire? I was told be someone that the old Fairfield School is in a mess as kids have broken and vandalised it, Along with burst water pipes causing damage - the same damage inflicted on the old Ballacloan School, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake me up Judy Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 I get the feeling that someone is just getting paid to play around with this and create some fancy statistics on some expensive new software, for no good purpose, and all at the taxpayer's expense. When there's no good reason for doing something it usually ends up in farce and more money pissed away by Government. I thought the previous Census was meant to be the last ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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