I'm a newbie here and I wanted to welcome all the IMDB defectors. - General Discussion Discussion

[–] 9 (1235) 8 years ago

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[–] samoanjoes (56743) 8 years ago

Thanks. Already did it. It's a "must have" option.

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[–] Babestation (163) 8 years ago

But doesn't your email platform then get bombarded with notifications? I love my inbox clutter free.

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[–] bravo_bravo (187) 8 years ago

Yeah, keeping my inbox clutter-free is a must for me, too. What I do is set up filter rules (or "labels" if you use Gmail) that will automatically filter specific types of emails to go straight into specific folders, instead of my inbox.

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[–] Babestation (163) 8 years ago

That's a good idea. But in all honesty I prefer going to my posting history and finding my replies there. It's like an exciting treasure hunt ^^

I couldn't sound more lame if I tried...

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[–] bravo_bravo (187) 8 years ago

Not lame at all, Babestation! And l feel like it's going to be more and more like a treasure trove as more and more of us dive into the other boards... I just thought I'd put my idea out there in case you might like it. But yeah, this site is so usable and flexible in how different people might use it. I love the look and feel of this place, and it's fun being here. :)

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[–] Information-Police (4889) 8 years ago

I consider us to be more like refugees than defectors...

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[–] Kawada_Kira (7282) 8 years ago

Agreed. We're refugees, driven from our once-vibrant homeland after it was destroyed by its own tyrannical rulers, and now we're scattered across the land trying to find new pastures to settle and build a new civilization.

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[–] arvin g borkar (2854) 8 years ago

I remember when I first saw that word "defectors". Taco Bell actually did a promotions where it was called Breakfast Defectors and anyone that day could get like free breakfast taco or something. This was like back in 2015.

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[–] Moviefan225 (259) 8 years ago

We are deportees in search of a homeland....

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[–] jmcd2007 (424) 8 years ago

Welcome samoanjoes!

I have been a longtime IMDB user myself and found this website to be the best replacement. Not only does it look similar to IMDB, but it is also well organized when compared to some of the competing alternatives. In summary, it is the perfect fit for me and I plan to stay here from here on out!

If you have any suggestions for this website at all, you can either post in the "Lists and Recommendations" board or e-mail Jim Smith (this fine website's owner and creator). I believe his e-mail address is [email protected].

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[–] samoanjoes (56743) 8 years ago

Thanks. I actually was going to ask about an e-mail. I know it's still early and it's great so far, but I have a few suggestions. For example, I think it would be nice if when we click on our own post, it highlights or has a border to differentiate between our own posts and the replies. Also, I think the colour scheme should change. Not that I don't like it, I just don't want IMDb to find out about this place and threaten to shut it down for its similarities.

Honestly, I'm just happy to see so many responses here to my post. We need this community to grow. Let's worry about weeding out the trolls later.

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[–] lennonforever (2453) 8 years ago

cheers!

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[–] Babestation (163) 8 years ago

Welcome to our new world :) Is it going to be utopian, or dystopian...? I wonder. Nevertheless, we ship-wrecked onto a wondrous island and are met with kindred spirits.

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[–] DreamersxDisease (817) 8 years ago

Yes, welcome all to the land of almost-not-quite-there-but-awesome plenty! Good to have you on board, we hope our stay will turn us from refugees to residents real soon ;)

Lovely post!

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[–] bravo_bravo (187) 8 years ago

Hi samoanjoes! Thank you for the welcome, and I'm really looking forward to watching these boards grow, too. I think it's being set up brilliantly!

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[–] wheelin176 (2050) 8 years ago

Welcome samoanjoes . Glad you found us.

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