On 20/11/12 11:42, Thomas Morton wrote:
I suppose what we need to demonstrate is that, say 'Joe Bloggs' is a) Is who he says he is (proof of photo ID) and b) Lives at the address he says he does (utility bill? Electoral roll?). If people pay from a verified paypal account the need to check is superseded, because Paypal requires all this information.
This is all a bit exclusive. Widening membership should not be down PayPal or electoral roll or having a bank account (since this would exclude people aged 17 years old and under).
Finally, not sure whether we are strictly legally obliged or not is the point - even if we aren't, 'should we put some safeguard against entryism/vote fraud in place' is the premise on which I've been asked to raise the issue.
Well, yes, but living in a world where many editors hide their identity....
Gordo