Statement Concerning the Integrity of IMDb User Reviews

The reliability of user-generated ratings is fundamental to the utility of any film database. Recent experiences with the reporting system for IMDb have demonstrated a significant failure in moderating clear instances of review manipulation.

I recently reported several reviews that were part of an evident "review bombing" campaign originating from external subreddit drama. These reviews explicitly stated their purpose as "retaliation," yet the reports were declined by the moderation team. When a platform fails to remove content that openly admits to being a retaliatory strike rather than a genuine critique of the work, the integrity of the entire rating system is compromised.

It is no longer possible to trust the objectivity of IMDb ratings if the platform refuses to enforce its own guidelines against brigading and harassment. I am expressing my firm support for the Forums of IMDb and their efforts to demand better accountability and transparency. Users deserve a system where the "weighted average" actually reflects viewer sentiment instead of coordinated external agendas.