Do you believe Smartmatic's explanation why some COCs were dated April 29?

gee, i don't know if i can make a smart reply but your topic is interesting so i'd try: well, if they were turned down the clocks are supposed to be off since these are not computers connected to the net all the time. at least it's a sign that it was turned down. however, this would also make you ask why some computers were turned down then and why others were not (based of course on the fact) that the other computers' clocks were updated. unless otherwise workers of smartmatic were able to update some clocks of the compueters and weren't able to update the others. which somehow compromises their working ability.

If both smartmatic and comelec can prove that the transmission of casted votes from the flashcards are tamper proof then i would consider the dates on the PCOS as mere glitches. We don't really have to go anywhere else, a lot of questions about the PCOS were raised because there are people who thought that there was cheating. What the Smartmatic, comelec and even the people behind every hearing that's now taking place have to do is go the root cause of the problem which is the transmission of votes. People in this country would always find minor problems and make it big by calling for a press conference and enjoy their fifteen minutes of fame in the process in the hopes of using it as propaganda in the next elections. Sad thing is, media even take the bait easily and blow it all out of proportion.

Well I think these were serious glitches as it created lots of doubts as to the credibility of the machine. I think this things should have been sorted out before they were delivered. I think now it is getting clearer that this automation has also its imperfections in the system after all. After several days being taunted as the best now the glitches seem to put some cloud over the reliability and ability of Comelec to actually hold automation.

I won't say that I believe their explanation but that could also be true because just like our pc it has a default date and time that's why we need to adjust it so we can have the accurate time. What I can't take is how come they overlooked to adjust it to the correct date when it is very important to do that. This is an election and there should be no loopholes otherwise the losing candidates will find every way to protest the outcome.

Hi TheAdvocate! I think it's not a mere oversight. It might be a glitch. But they should have checked that already. How could they not know that the date would be reset when the PCOS would be turned off or restart? It's a bit too simple for such a big company that were praised for their experience in that field. They should give a concrete answer to the Comelec. Because the credibility of the next election would be also jeopardized.But I don't believe in the cheating allegations. Because, in the presidential run, it is so obvious that two very different party are winning candidates. I wish the losing candidates, would be a little bit more constructive in pointing fingers. It's always a she said he said kind of circus. That's why issues are not resolved and lessons are not learned. Because everyone wants to be the hero. And blame this and that. (^^,)

I believe to smartmatic's explanation ,it is possible to change the date because the memory of clock depends only to the source of power built in the PCOS machine.

I was very very very much in favor of Automated election but for starters, i wanted it to be accompanied with manual voting to confirm the results, just for 1 time only, and the Commission on Election did not allowed