I have read and used the IMDb message boards for at least 13 years now, and from everything I've seen of them, it would be a large LOSS for the world's movie-going community if the boards are no more.
Like others have said, there is NO other online forum that fills the niche and provides the services that the IMDb message boards do -- to the degree that the IMDb boards have done.
Also, the boards are not just a forum for sharing opinions, but also facts and information about films, filmmakers, and the business and art of filmmaking. This has all contributed a lot to the public's knowledge and appreciation for film. There are also vibrant discussions on lower-budget movies, lesser-known movies, foreign movies, older movies (even those MORE than 100 years old now), less famous actors and filmmakers, etc.
I haven't seen social media discussions come anywhere CLOSE to what the IMDb boards provide in those areas, especially when it comes to information for lesser-known and older films.
The IMDb boards were also built in such a way to encourage serendipitous discoveries and discussions of movies, actors, etc. that a user may have never seen before. The message boards are thus INTEGRAL to user interactions with most other features of IMDb, and therefore the removal of the message boards would be a huge blow to the usefulness of IMDb in general.
As a lifelong movie lover and a person whose appreciation and understanding for movies has been helped by the IMDb boards for more than a decade, I wish for the boards to stay and live on!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
For many years, whenever there comes a movie that have a sophisticated ending, we will head on to IMDb message board and read up on what other fans have to say. IMDb message board actually gives us one of the best platform in the world (not exaggerating) to share our opinions with like-minded fans.
If the board were to close, what are the alternatives we are left with? NONE. There are no more platform that are as organized as IMDb boards.
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Amir
9 years ago
save the imdb boards
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Jeff
9 years ago
Now I'm less likely to use the site or the app.
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Matt
9 years ago
It's a great resource for real opinions. There is no reason to remove the boards other than behind the scenes strong-arming.
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Yasemin
9 years ago
Disable messageboards? No!
That us what IMDB stands for, for discussing your fave film/show with others.
No to deleting THE MESSAGE BOARDS!.
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Jake D
9 years ago
Please do not close the IMDb message boards!
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Joe
9 years ago
Why the hell delete a public forum for movie discussion. It's why I come on pretty much.
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Aaronb
9 years ago
Pls keep this open it's where I get to chat to people as enthusiased with movies as I am and enjoy talking about what I love
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Anonymous
9 years ago
The IMDb boards are unlike any other in that they allow a clear, focused discussion on our experiences and television. I will sorely miss being able to engage with the community of fans that allow me to further my understanding and enjoyment of the works that affect me.
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Alison Hosker
9 years ago
Please don't disable the message boards as I will lose contact with a lot of fellow posters.I think IMDb is unique in that there is a friendly environment where anything can be discussed and there isn't really any other site that can replace it.Please reconsider.
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Enrique
9 years ago
after years on the boards IMDb will be losing me as an user.
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Anja
9 years ago
The IMDb message boards are always the first place I check after watching a film. Please don't get rid of them!
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David Goldfarb
9 years ago
Been posting here for several years and most of the people are polite and respectful and it would be a huge shame if this were to cease. Please reconsider !!! Thanks
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9 years ago
The message board make IMDb what it is - don't get rid of them!
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DiablerieGaming
9 years ago
I'm sorry, I didn't get to read the end of your last tweet, it was too long and cut off toward the end.
"Social Media is not social at all!!! It's really insulting to try and push us to Twitter & co. How are you supposed to discuss a movie with"
Could you please finish this with a 2nd tweet, thanks.
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conor marshall
9 years ago
Mesage boards are an excellent community and a great source of knowledge and info. I would't use IMDB again if the message boards were finished.
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DiablerieGaming
9 years ago
IMDB without mesage boards is like sex without an orgasm. What's the point?
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Social Media is not social at all!!! It's really insulting to try and push us to Twitter & co. How are you supposed to discuss a movie with 140 characters???
save the discussion boards
I have read and used the IMDb message boards for at least 13 years now, and from everything I've seen of them, it would be a large LOSS for the world's movie-going community if the boards are no more. Like others have said, there is NO other online forum that fills the niche and provides the services that the IMDb message boards do -- to the degree that the IMDb boards have done. Also, the boards are not just a forum for sharing opinions, but also facts and information about films, filmmakers, and the business and art of filmmaking. This has all contributed a lot to the public's knowledge and appreciation for film. There are also vibrant discussions on lower-budget movies, lesser-known movies, foreign movies, older movies (even those MORE than 100 years old now), less famous actors and filmmakers, etc. I haven't seen social media discussions come anywhere CLOSE to what the IMDb boards provide in those areas, especially when it comes to information for lesser-known and older films. The IMDb boards were also built in such a way to encourage serendipitous discoveries and discussions of movies, actors, etc. that a user may have never seen before. The message boards are thus INTEGRAL to user interactions with most other features of IMDb, and therefore the removal of the message boards would be a huge blow to the usefulness of IMDb in general. As a lifelong movie lover and a person whose appreciation and understanding for movies has been helped by the IMDb boards for more than a decade, I wish for the boards to stay and live on!
For many years, whenever there comes a movie that have a sophisticated ending, we will head on to IMDb message board and read up on what other fans have to say. IMDb message board actually gives us one of the best platform in the world (not exaggerating) to share our opinions with like-minded fans. If the board were to close, what are the alternatives we are left with? NONE. There are no more platform that are as organized as IMDb boards.
save the imdb boards
Now I'm less likely to use the site or the app.
It's a great resource for real opinions. There is no reason to remove the boards other than behind the scenes strong-arming.
Disable messageboards? No! That us what IMDB stands for, for discussing your fave film/show with others. No to deleting THE MESSAGE BOARDS!.
Please do not close the IMDb message boards!
Why the hell delete a public forum for movie discussion. It's why I come on pretty much.
Pls keep this open it's where I get to chat to people as enthusiased with movies as I am and enjoy talking about what I love
The IMDb boards are unlike any other in that they allow a clear, focused discussion on our experiences and television. I will sorely miss being able to engage with the community of fans that allow me to further my understanding and enjoyment of the works that affect me.
Please don't disable the message boards as I will lose contact with a lot of fellow posters.I think IMDb is unique in that there is a friendly environment where anything can be discussed and there isn't really any other site that can replace it.Please reconsider.
after years on the boards IMDb will be losing me as an user.
The IMDb message boards are always the first place I check after watching a film. Please don't get rid of them!
Been posting here for several years and most of the people are polite and respectful and it would be a huge shame if this were to cease. Please reconsider !!! Thanks
The message board make IMDb what it is - don't get rid of them!
I'm sorry, I didn't get to read the end of your last tweet, it was too long and cut off toward the end. "Social Media is not social at all!!! It's really insulting to try and push us to Twitter & co. How are you supposed to discuss a movie with" Could you please finish this with a 2nd tweet, thanks.
Mesage boards are an excellent community and a great source of knowledge and info. I would't use IMDB again if the message boards were finished.
IMDB without mesage boards is like sex without an orgasm. What's the point?
Social Media is not social at all!!! It's really insulting to try and push us to Twitter & co. How are you supposed to discuss a movie with 140 characters???