On 22 November 2012 12:44, michael west michawest@gmail.com wrote:
Just to put this into a real world perspective. I an a member of the Labour Party which gives me certain rights to vote. I've never once in 23 years been asked to provide evidence of who I am. In terms of entryism the Labour Party has had a long history and the problem is dealt with not with postcards or expensive credit checks or heaven forbid notorised copies of documents but with a simple acceptence that you abide by the constitution. If you don't you get kicked out and if you disagree you take the party to court at your own expense. For a post that has had so many contributions I haven't seen much justification for any change in what you do already. The fear of reds under the bed or freak cabals seems to more important that actually signing up members and supporters and bogging them down with what if requirements. Maybe an approach to another charity or the electoral reform society and ask how they deal with ghost members might be more enlightening, than throwing it open to a public mailing list.
+1
The real solution is more members.
- d.