Keywords with sexual themes is often declined.

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queer    plot-detail

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“ Character says he is a queer ” ReasonUnable to verify.

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reference-to-an-erection    plot-detail

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“ someone putts viagra in a characters water bottle and it has an effect... ” ReasonUnable to verify.

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Same thing/word on :

#260827-214452-380000

calling-someone-a-bitch 

#260814-051648-548000

Hi Kristin-

Thank you for posting all these references! After further reviewing, we will pass this report along to the respective team for visibility. These have been re-submitted and approved. The changes will be live on the site shortly.

Cheers!

This is all part of a bigger issue that needs (but probably won’t get) attention.  IMDb apparently uses some kind of morality filter for keyword that not only have to do with sex, but other supposedly “sensitive” subjects, too.  (Including “jew,” but not “christian”!)

  “masturbation” and “fellatio” are always flagged, only to sometimes be rejected or sometimes be delayed.

“butt” is one of these supposedly sensitive keywords, BUT also flagged is “head-butt.” Curiously, “buttocks” is acceptable.

Unbelievable.

Yes, profanity should be flagged, and there are other words or phrases that can be used instead of profanity, I.e. “c-word” instead of “c--k” or “c--t.”  In the past, even the inappropriate “boobs” has been accepted.

Sometimes, I am just submitting a category for an already existing “sensitive” keyword and it gets rejected or delayed.

IMDb has seemingly appointed itself as some kind of moral arbiter.  If a title has a rape in it, “rape” is an appropriate and accurate keyword.

Here’s a prime example (a resubmission) where “sensitive” keywords were denied when they are an intricate and extremely important part of the title:

260917-174007-242000 Track Contribution

2026-09-17 17:40:07

Josephine (2026) Keywords -  3 items added

Where has objectivity gone?

Bring back facts instead of editorial opinion.