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My Reviews Are Getting Cancelled
For the second time now, ive looked at my reviews and the description/comment that I wrote with my review has been deleted by what I can only assume was an IMDB employee. I know the review was initially approved and in circulation as it had 3 "helpful" upvotes.
My post was, among other things critical of the identity politics blended into the movie, hence why, considering the current cultural climate, I am assuming it was a disgruntled progressive taking matters into their own hands.
While my post was critical and perhaps a little cynical it was not abusive, aggressive or in anyway suggesting violence etc.. Id like to get some answers and I think people who use Imdb deserve answers if this is happening.
Im hesitant to copy the review here because Ive no idea if doing so would start an argument with people who just want to argue etc.. Happy to DM or email an IMDB employee however.
In summary if I am going to get cancelled on IMDB for my reviews, Im wasting my time using the platform, as I am sure many others are. If its a rogue employee, and not endorsed by the company, how will it be addressed.
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Michelle
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2 years ago
Hi johhnyboi -
Currently, when a User Review is reported it is reviewed by IMDb staff.
I appreciate your feedback and understand the frustrations you expressed regarding guideline violations where the User Review report form is being manipulated and abused. We are working on systematic improvements to help address this issue (which is has been widely reported by other User Review contributors) and to help prevent this type of ongoing reporting abuse.
In the meantime, I have passed your comments/suggestions along to the appropriate team for visibility.
Cheers!
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johhnyboi
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172 Points
2 years ago
Its just dawned on me, imdb probably auto deletes reviews if they are reported by a few people, irrespective of wether the report is a lie or malicious. The system just cant tell the difference. If this is the case, what can be done about this malicious and deceptive abuse of the system by an extreme few.
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johhnyboi
6 Messages
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172 Points
2 years ago
been deleted again
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johhnyboi
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172 Points
2 years ago
One pretty good step forward would be stop users from having the ability to delete peoples reviews via malicious reporting or atleast raise the threshold.
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Michelle
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2 years ago
Hi johhnyboi -
Can you confirm the related title associated with your User Review and provide the link to your IMDb Activity page? Our staff can then investigate the status of the review.
Cheers!
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johhnyboi
6 Messages
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172 Points
2 years ago
Sure.
https://m.imdb.com/user/ur150083714/reviews?ref_=m_ur
Review has been deleted again, attempt 5 I think it is but my 8/10 is still there.
Top Gun: Maverick
Cheers
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Michelle
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2 years ago
Hi johhnyboi -
I have now reinstated your initial User Review for "Top Gun: Maverick" as it did not overtly violate our guidelines; however, I can see that it was likely reported and removed for the few socio/polictical comments.
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