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Petition to keep the IMDB messageboards going

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Scott Hanson
9 years ago

The messageboard system is the single greatest usage of imdb. Please look into perhaps a thrird party messageboard system rther than shutting it down entirely. Facebook is not capable of the same sort of community as the mesaageboard system is. Shutting down the message board section of IMDb is the single most stupid thing you could possibly do.

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ZAROVE ETERNIUS
9 years ago

I have loved these boards for 11 Years now. Please retain them.

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Wayne MacKay
9 years ago

I don't use any of the social media, using this board exclusively. Please don't shut it down.

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Tyler McPherson
9 years ago

I have been on these boards since the release of Saw back in 2004. Always came to these boards and Houseofjigsaw to discuss and speculate the movies for years after. I have also used these boards to discuss other movies and television shows and I feel that as one of the longest lasting message boards on the internet, it would be waste and a shame to end things now.

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Steph
9 years ago

Bear in mind that the most successful sites all have a social aspect. IMDb had the social market cornered when it came to movies -- now there won't be much that makes it unique or that keeps people on the site longer than it takes to quickly browse an actor's filmography. This is a decision that seems mind-blowingly out of touch with what IMDb users value about the site. The Facebook page is not an equivalent or replacement unless you plan to make a Facebook discussion page for every movie ever made. I know nothing we say will make any difference, but this is the equivalent of Facebook deciding it won't allow people to comment on posts anymore. I guess it's possible another site will rise up to fill the gaping need for a comprehensive film forum, though, if IMDb truly isn't interested in getting in on the social media game (because yes, IMDB as it is now is a unique and much-needed form of social media).

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Bethany Smith
9 years ago

This is devastating news. I've been using these boards for over a decade and there is no where else on the internet for niche discussions such as these. Please reconsider.

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Bryn McCullough
9 years ago

imdb message boards are the only ones I frequent on the Internet. I genuinely enjoy discussing movies and TV shows with fellow fans and have been an imdb member for over 13 years. I think I read messages on various imdb boards probably everyday. Please don't delete them!

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Sheila Markey
9 years ago

Social media is much too ephemeral to replace message boards

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Landon Reagan
9 years ago

Please keep these boards. They're are staple for people that provide thoughts and discussions on smaller independent and foreign films. Comments on films on social media sites is a total nightmare. Please don't do this! I'm devastated. This is the only sanctuary on the internet for true films fans. Low traffic doesn't necessarily mean less interest. Having discussions on films that span over years is part of the beauty of these message boards for small movies. I can't believe you would say they they're. I longer a positive place when why've provided me with so many positive experiences. Please, please, please reconsider this.

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andyp
9 years ago

please don't do this.

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Leon
9 years ago

Ridiculous decision. IMDB is the largest place to find movies and to talk about them. Why would you remove the ability to discuss movies?!

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Brent
9 years ago

Ludicrous decision. Will be the death of IMDb if it is actually implemented.

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Emily Ball
9 years ago

If the message boards disappear I prob won't use IMDb as much. I enjoy going to the boards and seeing other people's thoughts and opinions on tv shows and movies.

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Jeff G
9 years ago

Don't pull the boards! I don't post but read them constantly. You don't find archived information like this anywhere else.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

This is valued part of your site. There is plenty of great discussions.

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Syd
9 years ago

Word of mouth is always the best recommendations. IMDb message boards provide the best & most reliable information. You are doing the world a great service by providing these boards. I sincerely hope you reconsider your decision. A lot of people depend on these boards.

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William Tremblay
9 years ago

Please don't!

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Nathan Fischer
9 years ago

IMDb is my go to stop after having watched a really good movie. No where else can you find such an easy source of discussion and theories shared across the world on each individual movie/actor/tv show. To remove the Messageboards would be doing the internet an injustice. Reddit has me led to believe your excuse is you think people use your social media accounts for info?? Thats Trump worthy misinformation if i ever had heard it. Ive not once felt the need to go to your FB page. Why would you when the app and website is perfectly functional? You probs should really reconsider, you're just shooting your visitor count in the foot...

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Adam
9 years ago

Let's keep IMDb alive!

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Adam stevens
9 years ago

Don't do this!