Disappointing handling of verified information – loss of motivation to contribute

Dear IMDb Team, I have recently submitted a correction regarding the late actress Wanda Perdelwitz, whose tragic passing has been widely covered by every major German news outlet. Despite including a direct link to her Wikipedia entry and the abundance of easily verifiable press reports, my submission was rejected with the explanation that the information could not be verified. Ironically, the IMDb page has now been updated anyway – but with an incorrect date of death. Ms. Perdelwitz suffered her accident on September 28, 2025, yet she passed away on October 9, 2025, as confirmed by numerous reputable sources. It is both frustrating and disheartening to see such inaccuracies remain uncorrected, especially when contributors provide verified and well-documented information. This kind of handling unfortunately discourages people like me from continuing to support and improve IMDb’s data accuracy in the future. I sincerely hope the team will reconsider how verified user submissions are treated, as the credibility of IMDb depends on both editorial diligence and contributor engagement. Kind regards, Vritra