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IMDb message boards
Please see the text below from http://www.imdb.com/board/announcement
In addition, we have created a new Get Satisfaction categories for "I Need to Know" to replace the "I Need to Know" message board and "IMDb Poll" to replace the "IMDb Poll" message board. A post on the Contributors Help board explains the migration path from there to the newly renamed Get Satisfaction category "Data Issues & Policy Discussions" (which is an already active community here).
An FAQ on the closure is now available at http://www.imdb.com/help/show_leaf?boardsclosurefaq
IMDb Message Boards Announcement
IMDb is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. As part of our ongoing effort to continually evaluate and enhance the customer experience on IMDb, we have decided to disable IMDb’s message boards on February 20, 2017. This includes the Private Message system. After in-depth discussion and examination, we have concluded that IMDb’s message boards are no longer providing a positive, useful experience for the vast majority of our more than 250 million monthly users worldwide. The decision to retire a long-standing feature was made only after careful consideration and was based on data and traffic.
Increasingly, IMDb customers have migrated to IMDb’s social media accounts as the primary place they choose to post comments and communicate with IMDb’s editors and one another. IMDb’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/imdb) and official Twitter account (https://twitter.com/imdb) have an audience of more than 10 million engaged fans. IMDb also maintains official accounts on Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/add/imdblive), Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/imdbofficial/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/imdb), and Tumblr (http://imdb.tumblr.com/).
Because IMDb’s message boards continue to be utilized by a small but passionate community of IMDb users, we announced our decision to disable our message boards on February 3, 2017 but will leave them open for two additional weeks so that users will have ample time to archive any message board content they’d like to keep for personal use. During this two-week transition period, which concludes on February 19, 2017, IMDb message board users can exchange contact information with any other board users they would like to remain in communication with (since once we shut down the IMDb message boards, users will no longer be able to send personal messages to one another). We regret any disappointment or frustration IMDb message board users may experience as a result of this decision.
IMDb is passionately committed to providing innovative ways for our hundreds of millions of users to engage and communicate with one another. We will continue to enhance our current offerings and launch new features in 2017 and beyond that will help our customers communicate and express themselves in meaningful ways while leveraging emerging technologies and opportunities.
In addition, we have created a new Get Satisfaction categories for "I Need to Know" to replace the "I Need to Know" message board and "IMDb Poll" to replace the "IMDb Poll" message board. A post on the Contributors Help board explains the migration path from there to the newly renamed Get Satisfaction category "Data Issues & Policy Discussions" (which is an already active community here).
An FAQ on the closure is now available at http://www.imdb.com/help/show_leaf?boardsclosurefaq
IMDb Message Boards Announcement
IMDb is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. As part of our ongoing effort to continually evaluate and enhance the customer experience on IMDb, we have decided to disable IMDb’s message boards on February 20, 2017. This includes the Private Message system. After in-depth discussion and examination, we have concluded that IMDb’s message boards are no longer providing a positive, useful experience for the vast majority of our more than 250 million monthly users worldwide. The decision to retire a long-standing feature was made only after careful consideration and was based on data and traffic.
Increasingly, IMDb customers have migrated to IMDb’s social media accounts as the primary place they choose to post comments and communicate with IMDb’s editors and one another. IMDb’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/imdb) and official Twitter account (https://twitter.com/imdb) have an audience of more than 10 million engaged fans. IMDb also maintains official accounts on Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/add/imdblive), Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/imdbofficial/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/imdb), and Tumblr (http://imdb.tumblr.com/).
Because IMDb’s message boards continue to be utilized by a small but passionate community of IMDb users, we announced our decision to disable our message boards on February 3, 2017 but will leave them open for two additional weeks so that users will have ample time to archive any message board content they’d like to keep for personal use. During this two-week transition period, which concludes on February 19, 2017, IMDb message board users can exchange contact information with any other board users they would like to remain in communication with (since once we shut down the IMDb message boards, users will no longer be able to send personal messages to one another). We regret any disappointment or frustration IMDb message board users may experience as a result of this decision.
IMDb is passionately committed to providing innovative ways for our hundreds of millions of users to engage and communicate with one another. We will continue to enhance our current offerings and launch new features in 2017 and beyond that will help our customers communicate and express themselves in meaningful ways while leveraging emerging technologies and opportunities.
dee_rs_d_s_ofhou
6 Messages
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226 Points
9 years ago
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chribren
128 Messages
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4K Points
9 years ago
Dear anyone from the IMDb staff. I'm in desperate need to know about something.
First, the problem: In relation to the removal of the message boards, I've heard many people got angry for the decision and decided to leave the the whole site out of anger. Many IMDb members used the site mainly to read on the messages people had written for every movies they've watched. Several of the former members have already started their memberships on other sites, such as The Movie DB.
Second: While people were quitting their membership, someone on a forum site believed the IMDb might have to shut down the whole website due to losing money and stuff, and there would be "no more IMDb". This is where I'm coming in, in desperate need to know...
Ever since the 2000s, I've been a faithful user of this site. This is the site where I get the most information I can find in most of the movies and series that ever exist in the whole planet. I love this site very much, I use it almost every day to look at new and old titles, and I will stay at this site as a faithful member as long as I can, despite the message boards being gone. I mostly use this site to give star ratings on movies I've watched, read detailed information about any existing movies, and contribute by adding small details on already existing titles and adding new titles. Besides, film, music and video games have been my main interrests since I was a little child.
And I don't want the IMDb to close for good, just because people leave the site and you lose money, otherwise I might go insane like a monkey confined to a tiny cage. :-(
And so I want to ask you a question out of curiosity, but will the IMDb get a new type of forum- or message boards? And what new features are you gonna launch this year? Whatever new features are to be launched, I wish several former users could come back and use this site. The IMDb have done great as the world's biggest movie database on the internet since 1990, and I really hope it continues to stay and grow as many years as possible.
Anyway, any helpful answer will be appreciated.
Sincerely, chribren, your faithful user. <3 :-)
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ACT_1
8.8K Messages
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179.5K Points
9 years ago
Re: People leaving IMDb due to missing message boards, will IMDb stay for a long time....
by Chribren
First, the problem: In relation to the removal of the message boards,
I've heard many people got angry for the decision
and decided to leave the the whole site out of anger
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The IMDb message boards were disabled on February 20, 2017
Message Boards started May 7 1999
New Message Boards started Aug 6 2002
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur01879104/ - Aug 6 2002
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur68250000/ - Aug 6 2016
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur73070000/ - Feb 20 2017
about 266,164,000 messages were posted Aug 6 2002 ... Feb 20 2017
jodicocovaughn
IMDb member since Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur73070000/
angelmar-26060
IMDb member since Sun Mar 26 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur74390000/
1,320,000 Members registered since Mon Feb 20 2017
How many members left the building ???
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ACT_l
IMDb member since Sun Apr 30 2000.
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0706096/
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ACT_1
8.8K Messages
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179.5K Points
9 years ago
Re: Hello again, thanks for mergin my comment to this topic, and thanks for your answer.
I guess I haven't described the "people leaving IMDb out of anger" part good enough
by Chribren
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I did not merge you comment here
The Staff will Not tell us how many Users deleted their accounts
when IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
ezascorpion
IMDb member since March 27 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur74420000/
1,350,000 new members
that never had the opportunity to visit the message boards
to read, reply, post questions, answers, comments
in thousands of messages
learning more about their favorite movie or TV show or actor
well...
there might have been a dozen trolls mixed in there
posting a few messages of ____ and SPAM
So... it is a good thing that the Boards are closed!
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I saw a lot of users saying that they were leaving IMDb (and Amazon) when the Boards closed
I did not save those
Maybe finde some here?
IMDb Archive
https://moviechat.org/
Jump:
Trivia! Trivia! | Awards Season | Film Talk | TV Talk | Shop Talk |Genre Zone |
Around the World | Star Talk | Music | Technology | General Boards | IMDb Boards
https://moviechat.org/movies/bd0000042 - Contributors Help
https://moviechat.org/movies/bd0000044 - The Soapbox
https://moviechat.org/movies/bd0000101 - The Watercooler
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Petition to keep the IMDB messageboards going - 12123 Signatures
https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-to-keep-the-imdb-messageboards-going
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Here is a small list of Users that posted alot
many deleted messages over the years are not counted
ACT_l
IMDb member since Sun Apr 30 2000
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0706096/
Best Man Wins (1948)
[ Group Protests Jumping Frogs ]
by ACT_l
Wed Aug 14 2002
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/ap/20020814/ap_on_fe_st/frog_jumping_1
ANGELS CAMP, Calif.
An animal rights group has declared the famed Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee
cruel and inhumane, saying frogs should not be taken from their habitat for human entertainment.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040157/board/thread/29878
[ Sun Feb 19 2017 16:00 Board time. Midnight England ]
by ACT_l
Sun Feb 19 2017 16:00
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Boards closed yet?
http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000101/thread/266163906
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0706096/boards/?uc=51#history Page 52 @ 25 per page: 1,300 posts
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adda422-2
IMDb member since Jun 2006
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11209448/
Happy Birthday and RIPS to many actors here
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11209448/boards/?uc=307#history Page 308 @ 25 page:7,700 posts
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jaypay111
IMDb member since Wed May 26 2004
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur3489215/
Happy Birthday and RIPS to many actors here
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur3489215/boards/?uc=817#history Page 818 @ 25 page: 20,450 posts
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Shadow2700
IMDb member since Fri Aug 10 2001
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur1304928/
Happy Birthday and RIPS to many actors here
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur1304928/boards/?uc=177#history Page 178 @ 25 page:4,450 posts
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fiatlux-1
Wed Jun 8 2005
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur5702515/
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur5702515/boards/?uc=336#history Page 337 @ 25 page: 8,425 posts
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GozOverTheTopDownUdder
GorgeousGoz
IntelligentNightieLife
AbsolutelyThoughtfulGoz
Wed Nov 22 2006
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur13097873/
Thu Feb 9 2017 - I am going to delete my account with IMDb when they close the Boards
after nearly 17 years
http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000101/thread/265919264
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur13097873/boards/?uc=64#history page 65 @ 25 page: 1,625 posts
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Leslie Howard Adams
to horn-5
Sun Apr 25 1999
Boards Profile Badges
Contrib. Helper, Beta Tester,
Lifetime Total 500,000+, Lifetime Name 250+, Lifetime Filmo 75,000+,
Lifetime Plot 5,000+, Lifetime Bio 50+, Lifetime Trivia 2,500+,
Lifetime Title 1,000+, Lifetime Image 200,000+,
Top Contributor 2016, Top Contributor 2015, Top Contributor 2014,
Top Contributor 2013, Top Contributor 2012, Top Contributor 2011,
Top Contributor 2010, Top Contributor 2009, Top Contributor 2008,
Top Contributor 2007, Top Contributor 2006, Top Contributor 2005,
Top Contributor 2004, Top Contributor 2003, Top Contributor 2002,
Top Contributor 2001, Top Contributor Plot,
Top Reviewer, Poll Taker 500x,
IMDb Member 17 years
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0312403/
Sat Feb 16 2013 - http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0312403/boards/?uc=195#history - about 4,900 posts
Wed Nov 12 2014 - http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0312403/boards/?uc=259#history - about 6,475 posts
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0312403/boards/?uc=77#history Page 78 @ 25 page: 1,950 posts
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ms_sunshine
Sun Jul 9 2006
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11339880/
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11339880/boards/?uc=43#history Page 44 @ 25 page: 1,100 posts
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rycki1138
Wed Aug 30 2000
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0850217/
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur0850217/boards/?uc=57#history Page 58 @ 25 per page: 1,450 posts
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SeventyFiveYearOldGuy
to MrsElleryQueen1976
to MsELLERYqueen2
Sun Jun 27 2004
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur3621955/
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur3621955/boards/?uc=206#history Page 207 @ 25 page: 5,175 posts
User does not exist-Fri Feb 17 2017
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hppg
Tue Sep 10 2002
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur1932442/
Fri Feb 17 2017 - Goodbye
I joined in 2002 and now I am going to delete my account
Sat Feb 22 2003 - "The Worst Witch" (1998)
Re: worst witch I love it too.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179061/board/thread/651889?d=815986#815986
IMDb's message boards closed Mon Feb 20 2017
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur1932442/boards/?uc=103#history page 104 @ 25 per page: 2,600 posts
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lisa_degroff
6 Messages
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270 Points
9 years ago
This is actually a statement for IMDb, since this is the only way to talk to them anymore. Your website used to be up on my computer pretty much 24/7. When watching a movie, I really enjoy reading the trivia and enjoyed the discussions. Especially for the older movies, it was great to read explanations for parts I didn't 'get' or to be able to respond when someone didn't understand why they had to pull the lever (choke) to start a car. Many times people involved in the production made comments, or researchers, or even members of a family (or friends of) that a movie was based upon (Cheaper by the Dozen). With that gone, I don't even necessarily check IMDb daily. Which means that ad revenues are down based upon my use. Great move. If anyone knows of another site that fills the bill, please let me know.
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nina_fernando
2 Messages
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80 Points
9 years ago
Please add a messageboard to Ugly Americans Show: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1621748/
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tim_oleary
2 Messages
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100 Points
9 years ago
Message Boards: I miss the Message Boards! Anybody else? What can be done? Please bring back this feature? Terrible decision to be rid of it. Was the most fun part of this website.
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moviem
2 Messages
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110 Points
9 years ago
Please put messageboards back on imdb.com
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ginnyweasl
7 Messages
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930 Points
9 years ago
I have been posting on a few of the copycat boards that have popped up, but none of them are terribly active, yet. Please join the discussions over at hashed.io and moviechat.org, and let me know of any other places to discuss film/tv. The TCM message board is a great place as well, but it does not have boards for individual films. Perhaps, we can work on getting them to expand.
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chris_papcin
2 Messages
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140 Points
9 years ago
I miss the message boards. I used to always look forward to coming to this site after watching a movie to see messages about what others thought of it and to better understand the movie. Whether to critique it, compliment an actor, or even ask what song it was that was in a movie there was always someone else with the answer or the same questions. Sure, there were also trolls but hey, that's the Internet. It's a shame that IMDB took the nuclear approach towards dealing with a few toxic people. Its fans were much better off dealing with a few trolls than not having the resource at all.
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stan_f6aks1cnb23l1
2 Messages
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80 Points
9 years ago
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mike_keane_ghvdfi3rfzl5b
2 Messages
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194 Points
9 years ago
It's truly a shame that the message boards have been deleted. There is really no reason for me to visit IMDB anymore. All basic movie info is available on plenty of other sites now. The message boards offered in depth discussion on films and now the site is purely superficial. I predict this is the beginning of the end for IMDB unless the change their policy quick. Until then, I won't be returning. This decision cost you a 10+ year user. I hope whatever management person made this decision, is ok with the fallout.
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jen_buffygirl_stewart
2 Messages
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194 Points
9 years ago
I am begging for the message boards to be brought back!!!!!I can no longer look up any question I have on a film and get the answer, plus see other people's views on films. Bring them back, please!!!!!!
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timothy_magus
2 Messages
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80 Points
9 years ago
Why can't fans add to a star's website chatting about what they like or their films. After seeing one of my favorite movies I want to get onto IMDB and tell them how much they mean to me. Fans should decide their rating not box office receipts I'm sure Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford would beat most modern stars. This is an important issue to educate a new generation into film stars that really were STARS not celebrities. Hollywood is 'dying' because they've forgotten what made it great, the glamor ,the glitz, the mystery. I want to see my stars as beacons, as gods on the screen their daily lives a fantasy world of perfection. No divorces, no scandals unless they're betrayed their fans. OK this is 2017 but we are talking HOLLYWOOD -THE FANTASY FACTORY. I yearn for that to lift us up and forget our humdrum lives, I hate the National Enquirer(unless it's someone who isn't pulling their weight)Please set up a fan website to decide who's in and who's out and who we want to see or who don't care about or are past it.
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janelee_ae6f24454aymt
2 Messages
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180 Points
9 years ago
Please bring back discussion message boards!! I have noticed that all message boards have been removed from film, actors, etc.. webpages. This was one of my favorite features of imdb as it allowed for users to discuss and post questions, get answers, and reflect interactively among other users of the site about films, tv shows, actors. I have also read IMDB's explanation for the removal of message boards and I can not agree with or be satisfied with the explanation given. I am very sad to see that such a valuable and important feature of your website has been removed and I am sure I am not the only person who feels this way. Please bring back discussion message boards!!
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