If you aren't logged in, you will see a big "Welcome IMDB Refugee" banner under our banner and tabs.
Whereas I think it's a good idea to include such a thing, I have some issues as to what the page contains.
It says: "whereas IMDB was clunky and unmoderated, Movie Forums is neither of those things" or "This place isn't the free-for-all IMDB often was: vulgarity, pornography, threats, or harassing".
Granted, since I was never active on the IMDB forums, I don't know if this is true. Still, this isn't my point.
What I have an issue with is that these kind of messages make clear to IMDB refugees that we think lesser of them and the place they called home before.
I think we should make it clear that we want them and that they have to adjust to our rules somewhat more subtly. Bluntly pointing out issues that may have occurred on their forums can be insulting and may discourage them from registering and being active here. I know I would be.
Whereas I think it's a good idea to include such a thing, I have some issues as to what the page contains.
It says: "whereas IMDB was clunky and unmoderated, Movie Forums is neither of those things" or "This place isn't the free-for-all IMDB often was: vulgarity, pornography, threats, or harassing".
Granted, since I was never active on the IMDB forums, I don't know if this is true. Still, this isn't my point.
What I have an issue with is that these kind of messages make clear to IMDB refugees that we think lesser of them and the place they called home before.
I think we should make it clear that we want them and that they have to adjust to our rules somewhat more subtly. Bluntly pointing out issues that may have occurred on their forums can be insulting and may discourage them from registering and being active here. I know I would be.
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Check out my blog: Yasashii's Retro Game Playground