Mindimoo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Was watching the news tonight and they were doing a piece on the ballot counting etc and spoke about the technology used to look at signatures on the paper. Am I in my early dotage as I don't recall ever signing a ballot paper????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 you have to sign the posted ballot paper - not the one in the polling station tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Was watching the news tonight and they were doing a piece on the ballot counting etc and spoke about the technology used to look at signatures on the paper. Am I in my early dotage as I don't recall ever signing a ballot paper????? Only applies to postal votes!! Please dont sign your ballot at the polling station!!! ( well unless its a no!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Follow all instructions. Do not accidentally spoil your ballot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 If you're voting no, remember you have to draw a little union jack in the no box for your vote to count. No getting it outside the margins or it won't count. Remember your blue and red crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Ah, I was only half watching it, thanks guys! :dotageaverted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 If you're voting no, remember you have to draw a little union jack in the no box for your vote to count. No getting it outside the margins or it won't count. Remember your blue and red crayons Thanks, but I'll just take the blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brant grebner Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Would it count if you drew a Saltire in the Yes box? I know for certain that all no voters are compelled to draw their wee union jack in the box as part of the Edinburgh Agreement, but I think Yes voters have to make a cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenbo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Was watching the news tonight and they were doing a piece on the ballot counting etc and spoke about the technology used to look at signatures on the paper. Am I in my early dotage as I don't recall ever signing a ballot paper????? it's for postal vote you sign a statement which is separated from your ballot paper- checked and then your ballot paper can be accepted. Do not sign or make any other identifying mark on your ballot paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 to be honest i think the rule is as long as the voting intention is clear , stress that SHOULD be what happens, i'll just put an "x" and leave out scribbling the declaration of arbroath or some other diatribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Over here, it's an 'X' only or it's a spoiled ballot. No mucking about please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 It's cool guys, I have actually voted before! I explained earlier - I wasn't fully engaged with the news report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souness' 'tache Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 to be honest i think the rule is as long as the voting intention is clear , stress that SHOULD be what happens, i'll just put an "x" and leave out scribbling the declaration of arbroath or some other diatribe. It's subject to the person in charge on the day. I'd heard similar that it should count as long as it's a clearly made choice (i.e a tick instead of a cross) but it's down to those in charge allowing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenbo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 to be honest i think the rule is as long as the voting intention is clear , stress that SHOULD be what happens, i'll just put an "x" and leave out scribbling the declaration of arbroath or some other diatribe. There are two separate reasons to reject a ballot paper one is if the voter's intention isn't clear and the other is if they identify themselves in some way. a voter who ticks, uses a number, smiley faces basically any mark in one box only is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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