IMDb traffic going down significantly!

How did you hotlink your link?

Have been reading how the message boards were such a insignificant part of IMDB. This graph shows very clearly that this was not the case at all.

I always wondered about their apparent conclusion that their message board traffic was too low (and maybe it was, by their estimation, but I think they drew the wrong conclusion about what to do about that), and that message boards were apparently an insignificant part of their site. I wondered, "Really? That's all I really use IMDb for, am I in such exclusive company?" But, at least in the comments sections of every article that covered this news (and okay, yes, there could be a selection bias there), everyone would say, "Really? That's all I really use IMDb for!"

Yep - so glad it maybe floundering

I really soured on Amazon when their kindle devices didn't support streaming apps that were already available on first generation Roku's (and just about every other network player at the time). It seemed like they weren't confident enough in their own streaming platform, even though they had millions to spend on marketing, and a big brand.

They have come a long way from a company that just sold books. The company has simply gotten too big too fast, and it's bad for the consumer.

Bravo! I couldn't have said it any better!

It is clear to me that Jim has been working tirelessly around the clock to make this site as comfy and organized as possible...and I give him a lot of well deserved credit for that. Even though I've probably said it about a dozen times already, I can never stop saying thank you, Jim, for stepping up to the plate and caring about us and this wonderful website that you have.

As for IMDB, even if they do eventually apologize to us and other former users for this obvious fail on their part (and Amazon's as well)...I won't be back either. I know I said this earlier, but it's worth repeating. If they view us as disposable items, then I will view them in the same manner. Being kicked off of those boards was like being kicked out of a longtime club for no reason at all. Glad to know that most of us have re-established that bond again, though, as it truly does make my day. In summary, this is all really wonderful and I feel as if most of you are my good friends even though I can't physically see you (aside from your posts, of course). Just thought that I would put that out there.

Please put this site in your bookmarks, your bookmarks toolbar on top and whatever smart phone users do to bookmark a site! That way there'll be no fumbling around to find it and this will become as much of a go-to site as IMDb once was. Don't let it be a passing fancy. I also don't care if IMDb brings boards back. First, sites rarely admit they're wrong... eBay messed up their help/discussion boards several times over the last few years, and will never admit they made things worse.

This is different, I don't think the Boards were just a "small feature" of IMDb, something they would quickly reverse on. I think it was much a bigger part therefore their ego may not be able to swallow their mistake.

Hear hear!