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Sunday, April 12th, 2020 5:10 PM

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Keywords "automatically fixed" per IMDb rules?

I just tried to add the keyword "coronavirus-pandemic" to a TV episode, and it was automatically changed to "covid-19."

This is the first time that I've seen this, but it seems like a good way to help reduce keyword sprawl and the need to merge keywords. Is this new, and are there other keywords that get changed like this?

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5 years ago

Thanks very much for your message.

To ensure consistent data and terminology acrossIMDb, we sometimes provide additional guidance and messaging to help our usersduring the submission process.

If you require assistance in keyword merging,please contact customer support directly

Thanks again for your question.

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3 years ago

The keyword "coronavirus-pandemic" should auto-convert to "covid-19-pandemic" rather than to the current "coronavirus." I have requested that change here.  

Edit: that change has now been accomplished.

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