As I said surfeur, whether you Contribute or not is your choice not mine. But IF you choose to Contribute simply follow the Rules, that is all we ask. If you don't like that and choose not to Contribute...oh well. This is a collaborative effort and its not efffective somebody decides that they don't want to play by the same Rules everyone else is playing by. I would rather have only 10 users who consistently tried to follow the Rules, than 3000 users with everybody trying to pull the database in a different direction. It's up to you, you can be part of the team or not.

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I would rather have only 10 users who consistently tried to follow the Rules.

OK, good idea...

I propose a new rule, that must be followed by all those who never discuss RULES.

"Before contributing, put your head under water and stay like that for 10 minutes..." 

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I would rather have only 10 users who consistently tried to follow the Rules.

OK, good idea...

I propose a new rule, that must be followed by all those who never discuss RULES.

"Before contributing, put your head under water and stay like that for 10 minutes..." 

Blub, I like it, blub, blub, blub

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All was correct before the contributions were refused by lack of "proves".

The strict requirement for documentation on every and all changes has only recently been put into place by Invelos. About two weeks ago Ken made the following statement

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Contributions, especially those adding cast and crew, must include the source of the data in the contribution notes.  We will be taking a harder line on this requirement going forward, so please include the source when you contribute.

While I don't necessarily agree with the harder stance it's not my company. I'm sure they have their reasons.

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To be precise it has sort of ben part of the Rules for two years, nowit has been hardened and is being enforced, blub, blub.

And I am all for it. Should have been done.....long ago.

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To be "precise" the word source is only mentioned 2 times in the rules. Neither instance does it tell you you must cite a source when submitting a change.
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The authoritative source for information submitted should be the DVD itself.  Please don't submit content from a third party database, and always verify the specifications printed on the cover.  In both cases, errors abound, so always verify the information directly from the DVD whenever possible.

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If an actor is credited by name but does not have an associated role, you may use another source to identify the role. In each case, list Actor’s names and roles (when given) exactly as they are in the credits and in exactly the same order credited.

Many have been claiming for two years it is in the rules, but that is not the case. I guess if you speak it enough times it becomes a fact

Fact is they are not even required in the contribution notes section. All they say is you are required to include... contribution notes 

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When you contribute a changed profile, you are required to include Contribution Notes. Use the space to enter full explanations for all changes and/or additions that you make. Make special reference to any changes where:

    * You have verified there is a discrepancy between the box and the actual content of the DVD - include your verification method.
    * You are making a subtle change that may be hard to spot - for example spelling correction to the overview.
    * You are removing incorrect information.

Contribution Notes provide an explanation of your changes to other DVD Profiler users and Invelos for voting and deciding whether to accept your contribution, so make your notes useful and descriptive.

IMO Ken needs to add his new requirements to the rules. There are many who do not visit the forums and are not aware of the new requirements. To them it is unannounced and different than it used to be.

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  I continually see new names in the voting screens and on contributions, and my collection isn't that big. 

Please, as you continually see new names on contributions, can you give me one or two new contributor on french zone 2 ?

No.  I don't do Region 2 DVDs.  I was making a point you apparently missed.

BTW, Rick, you migh not be aware of it but the following change HAS been made and appears on the Contribution Notes Page.

[b]For changes to existing profiles, enter a brief description of the changes you've made.

For all contributions, indicate the source of the data, especially cast and crew additions.[/b]

Invelos reviewers and fellow users will use this information to help them decide whether to accept the changes, so be sure to provide explanations where needed.

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BTW, Rick, you migh not be aware of it but the following change HAS been made and appears on the Contribution Notes Page.

[b]For changes to existing profiles, enter a brief description of the changes you've made.

For all contributions, indicate the source of the data, especially cast and crew additions.[/b]

Invelos reviewers and fellow users will use this information to help them decide whether to accept the changes, so be sure to provide explanations where needed.

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Uh.,....no