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@gromit82 p.s. My theory is that IMDb instituted the flag against deletions while they were working on the new subgrene keywords policy. Specifically, they wanted to make sure no good existing subgenre keyword data were deleted while they worked on
Please reinstate easy deletion of keywords that contain main-genre suffixes (e.g. vietnam-war, environmental-crime, interspecies-romance)
I decided to create a new post on this issue, to make sure IMDb will see it. Fairly recently, and simultaneous with IMDb's decision to allow specific subgenres as keywords, IMDb also set up "flags"* within its system that makes it extremely difficult to delete any keyword that happens to contain
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This is one of the subgenre keywords that IMDb has added and listed in the keyword guidelines.
Introducing: Subgenre & Plot Timeframe Keywords
We’d like to announce an update to our Keywords help article, which now defines specific formats for Subgenres and Plot Timeframes. This is part of an effort to make our keywords more standardized and structured, in order to aid title discovery. In short, Subgenre keywords specify which
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Duplicate Keywords - List #50 (developmental disability keywords) (Proposals for Permanent Merger and Auto-Conversion)
Here is the next installment of my lists of proposed keywords for permanent merger and auto-conversion. IMDb has recently changed its display format for keyword search results. The changes will hamper my ability to post these lists in the familiar format as shown below. For the time being, I am s
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Keywords "automatically fixed" per IMDb rules?
I just tried to add the keyword "coronavirus-pandemic" to a TV episode, and it was automatically changed to "covid-19."This is the first time that I've seen this, but it seems like a good way to help reduce keyword sprawl and the need to merge keywords. Is this new, and are there other keywords that
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Duplicate Keywords List #3 - Formal Proposal for Permanent Merging and Auto-Conversion
@Michelle I have done some further mapping of keywords on IMDb and at this time would like to formally propose the following keywords for permanent merging and auto-conversion. These keywords have all been vetted by the IMDb community; I posted them a week ago and there were no comments in opposi
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@Michelle Yes, that describes the problem exactly. A good example is my contribution #220316-190749-428000. I tried to delete 40 keywords, but 8 of them were declined, all of which contained "timeframe-" keywords or keywords with main genres
Please reinstate easy deletion of keywords that contain main-genre suffixes (e.g. vietnam-war, environmental-crime, interspecies-romance)
I decided to create a new post on this issue, to make sure IMDb will see it. Fairly recently, and simultaneous with IMDb's decision to allow specific subgenres as keywords, IMDb also set up "flags"* within its system that makes it extremely difficult to delete any keyword that happens to contain
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Genre-series keywords should be deleted and blocked
Can a staffer delete and block the following keywords please? They are already genres (and not sub-genres) and should therefore not be listed in the keywords section. https://m.imdb.com/search/title/?keywords=adventure-series&explore=keywords https://m.imdb.com/search/title/?keywords=animation-s
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IMDb Staff: Please delete and block these improper keywords ("bruises-and-bruises," "protagonist," "people," "issue," etc.)
IMDb staff: Please delete and block these keywords. First is an oddly formatted keyword exclusive to wrestling titles: bruises-and-bruises (145 titles) Next are a few random keywords that will apply to the vast majority (I would guess at least 90%) of titles, so it makes little sense
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Duplicate Keywords List #2 - Formal Proposal for Permanent Merging and Auto-Conversion
@Michelle I have done some further mapping of keywords on IMDb and at this time would like to formally propose the following keywords for permanent merging and auto-conversion. These keywords have all been vetted by the IMDb community (see this thread). That thread also shows the numbers for each
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@Peter_pbn p.s. Interesting that the list of "acceptable" subgenre keywords does not include "murder-mystery." Aren't "whodunit" and "murder-mystery" the same thing?
Should these keywords be merged?
Perhaps some of the following IMDb keywords should be merged. I could use some help from the community with your thoughts. Should any of these keywords be merged? If so, which ones, and in which direction should they be merged? Should any of these keywords not be merged? non-linear (
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C'mon, (C'mon) IMDb, what are you thinking re genres, subgenres and keywords?
When it comes to genres, subgenres and keywords, why is IMDb being so illogical, even defying its own guidelines and encouraging unnecessary, cluttering repetition? It makes no sense. KEYWORDS SHOULD NOT REPEAT GENRES BY COMBINING THEM. “war-romance,” simply (and obviously), combines two genr
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More Keywords to Block & Delete - Production & Distribution Companies
IMDb staff: here are some more improper keywords to block and delete because they restate production and distribution companies. Keywords to Delete and Block disney-channel-original-movie (83 titles) disney-junior-series (9 titles) faraway-originals (3 titles) globoplay-original&n
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IMDb staff: Please delete and block these improper genre keywords
Dear IMDb staff: Please delete and block these improper genre keywords. All keywords have been fully "audited" and are ready to be deleted and blocked. science-fiction-film science-fiction-tv horror-movies
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IMDb staff: please delete and block these Family genre keywords (part 2)
IMDb staff: These keywords, which are all de facto genre keywords for the Family genre, are inconsistent with IMDb's guidelines (which prohibit genre keywords). All of these keywords have been fully "audited" and are ready to be deleted and blocked. kids-tv-show (84 titles)
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Banned keywords reappearing in different guise
A few years ago, "male-female-relationship" was rightfully banned as a keyword. Now, "man-woman-relationship" has appeared. (I just submitted deletions.) "man-woman-relationship" should also be banned, as should the stand-alone "man" and "woman" keywords. They are too general, and could
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Duplicate Keywords - List #49 (mental illness keywords pt. 2) (Proposals for Permanent Merger and Auto-Conversion)
Here is the next installment of my lists of proposed keywords for permanent merger and auto-conversion. IMDb has recently changed its display format for keyword search results. The changes will hamper my ability to post these lists in the familiar format as shown below. For the time being, I am s
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How to add a new Subgenre?
Hello. On this help page it says "Expand the lists below to see suggested subgenre values. It is possible to contribute other values not listed below, however please only contribute another value if an equivalent suggested value does not exist." How do I do that? I tried to use the " Provide an exp
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@Michelle I think IMDB should have a subgenre system but ultimately, they're not the same thing as keywords and should be handled differently.
I am seriously thinking about ceasing my contributions to IMDb
As a long-time top contributor to IMDb, extending back to the early, founding days before IMDb was owned by Amazon, I am seriously thinking about ceasing my contributions to IMDb. My frustrations are reaching a breaking point, especially with what I view as the illogical nonsense of the new s
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@gromit82 Another good example. The "fictional-war" keyword should remain in existence, but it shouldn't be considered a subgenre of the War genre. Agreed. I feel the same way about the "alternate-history" keyword. I feel like whomever
Error with adding subgenre keyword "kids-family"
One of the official subgenre keywords recently added is "kids-family", for family movies specifically aimed at kids. However, when trying to add this keyword to a title, a strange error occurs. The keyword is automatically rejected as "not valid" due to being "too subjective". To check and see if I
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The issue with this keyword is definitely caused by the fact that it ends in the suffix "-music." IMDb's automated system for accepting and rejecting most keywords disfavors keywords that end in genre suffixes, unless the keywords are listed on the "
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Why is “western-music” being deleted as a keyword?
For some reason, “western-music” is being deleted a a keyword. It is a valid keyword, and even possibly a yet unacknowledged Music subgenre. It DOES NOT just mean “music used in a Western title.” Here’s the Wikipedia definition: Western music is a form of country music composed by an
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