Swap my vote

[Hibbyradge]

Have you seen this?

I've not thought this through yet, but on the face of it, it seems like a good idea.

https://www.swapmyvote.uk/

[brianmc]

Seems like bollocks to me!
What next? A lib-dem voter on Orkney wanting to vote for Hillary in Georgia?

[Hibbyradge]

Seems like bollocks to me!
What next? A lib-dem voter on Orkney wanting to vote for Hillary in Georgia?

You obviously grasped the concept immediately. :rolleyes:

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/vote-swapping-uk-how-tactical-voting-in-a-pair_uk_5912da4ce4b0a58297e0da25?utm_hp_ref=uk&-ukUKDailyBrief06062017

[Mr White]

Have you seen this?

I've not thought this through yet, but on the face of it, it seems like a good idea.

https://www.swapmyvote.uk/

I'd love to be able to vote for labour in England or SNP in Scotland but I doubt anyone over there would want to swap for a vote in North Down given that neither the unionist paries or nationalist candidates stand much of a chance against the unionist independent mp that's been returned here for many a year now.

On the face of it that seems like a worthwhile site... is it above board? I suppose like any well meaning enterprise it may be open to abuse.

[Hibbyradge]

Dear Hibbyradge

Thank you for taking part in this movement to make every vote count for more. We’re really excited that you’re a part of this project, using the Internet to make democracy better.

The general election is this Thursday and there is everything to play for! Thousands of people have their vote swaps arranged - and thousands more are waiting. If there is already someone who wants to swap votes with you, you will have been paired up on the site. Now that the site has introduced you to each other, it’s over to you - the system is based on trust so please feel free to contact each other through social media; discuss policies, news and your hopes for the new Parliament.

If you haven't been offered a voting partner yet, don’t delay - go and find your partner now!> You should see a list of potential voting partners on the site - you need to choose which you would like to swap with.

Look at the polls in their constituency to see where your vote will make most difference.

If need be, check that there is a candidate standing there (there is a link below)
Click your preferred voting partner to propose a vote swap!

We want to find as many people as possible a good swap, so, for the final few days of the campaign, we are shortening the time for people to confirm a swap, down to just *6 hours*. If the swap is not confirmed within 6 hours, you should receive an email from us saying that it has been cancelled. This is your cue to choose a new voting partner.

If we all tell the people we know, it won’t be long before there’s a critical mass working together to make votes count for more. As soon as we can pair you up, we will email you on this address with the details of your new voting partner.

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Meanwhile if you’ve got any questions please head over to the FAQ. If your question isn’t answered, please feel free to contact us. Please bear in mind we’re a tiny team of volunteers doing this in our spare time, so it may not be possible to answer or acknowledge all contacts, but rest assured we will do our best to incorporate your questions and suggestions in updates to the site.

Now, please help us make every vote count by telling everyone you know about Swap my Vote!

Happy voting!
Swap my Vote Team

[Hibrandenburg]

Dear Hibbyradge

Thank you for taking part in this movement to make every vote count for more. We’re really excited that you’re a part of this project, using the Internet to make democracy better.

The general election is this Thursday and there is everything to play for! Thousands of people have their vote swaps arranged - and thousands more are waiting. If there is already someone who wants to swap votes with you, you will have been paired up on the site. Now that the site has introduced you to each other, it’s over to you - the system is based on trust so please feel free to contact each other through social media; discuss policies, news and your hopes for the new Parliament.

If you haven't been offered a voting partner yet, don’t delay - go and find your partner now!> You should see a list of potential voting partners on the site - you need to choose which you would like to swap with.

Look at the polls in their constituency to see where your vote will make most difference.

If need be, check that there is a candidate standing there (there is a link below)
Click your preferred voting partner to propose a vote swap!

We want to find as many people as possible a good swap, so, for the final few days of the campaign, we are shortening the time for people to confirm a swap, down to just *6 hours*. If the swap is not confirmed within 6 hours, you should receive an email from us saying that it has been cancelled. This is your cue to choose a new voting partner.

If we all tell the people we know, it won’t be long before there’s a critical mass working together to make votes count for more. As soon as we can pair you up, we will email you on this address with the details of your new voting partner.

Tweet Share on Facebook

Meanwhile if you’ve got any questions please head over to the FAQ. If your question isn’t answered, please feel free to contact us. Please bear in mind we’re a tiny team of volunteers doing this in our spare time, so it may not be possible to answer or acknowledge all contacts, but rest assured we will do our best to incorporate your questions and suggestions in updates to the site.

Now, please help us make every vote count by telling everyone you know about Swap my Vote!

Happy voting!
Swap my Vote Team

What if people just lie?

[Hibbyradge]

What if people just lie?

See the link above.

In truth, even if someone did lie, nothing much has been lost.

My constituency is a nailed on Tory hold, so if I vote Green in a swap, for example, it doesn't matter too much if my swap partner reneges on the deal.

The likelihood is that they will be honest, however, so my vote may have an effect elsewhere.

[Hibrandenburg]

See the link above.

In truth, even if someone did lie, nothing much has been lost.

My constituency is a nailed on Tory hold, so if I vote Green in a swap, for example, it doesn't matter too much if my swap partner reneges on the deal.

The likelihood is that they will be honest, however, so my vote may have an effect elsewhere.

I disagree, in an honest perfect world it would be great. However in this world it's open to being abused.

[Hibbyradge]

I disagree, in an honest perfect world it would be great. However in this world it's open to being abused.

I'm not sure how people could abuse it.

Register with it and see who you get offered as a swap partner and the information about their constituency.

You don't need to commit to anything.

[snooky]

If it ain't illegal, it should be.
Political integrity is a at an all-time-low as it is without it turning into, dare I say it, the Multi-Coloured Swapshop.
Next step - Why not get Tesco to give you extra points if you vote for whoever they want to win in your constituency.

Please, please tell me this is a Whoosh!

[Hibbyradge]

Why not get Tesco to give you extra points if you vote for whoever they want to win in your constituency.



That would be illegal as it's bribery.

[Betty Boop]

That would be illegal as it's bribery.




Yea Banksy had a warning from the Electoral Commission.

https://www.instagram.com/banksy/

[snooky]

Swap my vote = Pimp My Cross :ill: