Request for IMDb to Support Turkish Characters (Ş, ş, ğ, ı)

IMDb currently does not support several essential Turkish characters—namely Ş, ş, ğ, and ı—in movie titles, contributor names, and user reviews. This limitation leads to incorrect representation of Turkish content. For example, the film “Kış Uykusu” (Winter Sleep) is forced to appear as “Kis Uykusu,” and names like “Yağmur” become “Yagmur,” which distorts the original language and meaning. It’s important to note that other Turkish Latin-based characters such as Ç, ç, Ö, ö, Ü, and ü are already accepted and display correctly on IMDb. The exclusion of Ş, ş, ğ, and ı appears to be a technical oversight, as all these characters are part of the standard Unicode Latin Extended-A block and are supported by modern platforms and databases. Why does this matter? Accurate language representation is essential for cultural respect and user trust. Contributors and audiences deserve to see correct titles and names, as they appear in the original language. IMDb’s global reputation relies on inclusivity and technical excellence. Recommended Actions: Update IMDb’s character validation to accept Ş, ş, ğ, and ı in all relevant fields. Retroactively correct existing titles and names to restore their original spelling. Ensure these characters are supported across all IMDb platforms (web, mobile, API). Supporting these characters is not just a technical fix—it’s a step toward respecting linguistic diversity and improving the user experience for millions of Turkish speakers and international audiences. For reference, see how other official platforms handle language support and user accessibility, such as https://passportstatuscheck.pk/, which offers multilingual support and ensures all international characters are displayed correctly. Thank you for considering this important update to make IMDb more inclusive and accurate for all users.