Dear friends,

I’ am sorry but I will stop contributing to this database. Until last month none of my contributions where rejected, but from this month on most of them where rejected because of:

Sources for one or more of the changes and/or additions were not submitted. Please include the sources for your changes in the contribution notes, especially for cast and crew additions.

I am very sorry but this is useless to me without further information, I know that my contributions are correct. I always add complete new contributions and no chances to existing profiles.
Probably the contribution rules are made a bit to strict now. Anyway it’s no fun for me anymore.

Goodbye

Phil:

There are numerous poossibilities, I haven't seen any Contributions from you so I can't shed any direct light on the topic.

Your comment is very general. You say your data is correct...but is it...the Rules tell us where to get data from, especially Cast and Crew. Are you including (uncredited) data without documentattion for each and every entry? Are you entering data as prescribed in the Rules? We do NOT use IMDb or any other third party data source. Are you talking about NEW data or modifying old data.

I would like to be more help but its hard without having seen any of your contributions. Here is one thought for you. If you are modifying old data, then watch tyour Contributions as voters are required to leave a note to try to help guide you and the screeners. Never mind I just noted your comment relative to new Contributions

Skip

I agree, Steve.

Skip

Quoting AESP_pres:

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My number of contribution had decrease since the month of may, but the new rule have nothing to do with that (to make a long story short I lost my job, so I have less money).

Ooh...Know that feeling. Mine was in January
Still looking.

Steve

Phil the Mill:

I don't know if you are aware that they now require sources for all info even on new submissions.  A few spoil it for the majority (some were using sources that were inaccurate because they could copy and paste).  But it actually isn't that difficult to do:

example:
Title,Cast and Crew taken from DVD credits (Because that is where the rules say it must come from)
Overview, Audio and Video info taken from DVD case.(unless the case is wrong then the source is the DVD)
Cover scans done by me.(So they know you didn't just download pics from another web site)
And any other info you feel is necessary.

This just tells them the info did not come from a source that is copyrighted info and could get invelos in trouble.  If you were already aware of this and still choose not to contribute that is up to you, but just the way you worded it I felt you were unaware that this now applies to new contributions too.

As for the 'generic' answer, I am assuming it is because they are too busy with contributions to answer every one specifically.  Once you get the "sources" all set, then 99% of them will probably be the same because of the rules, so just make a copy and paste it as a 'generic' contribution notes.  There will probably be a few exceptions but for the most part the source is cut in stone.

I hope you reconsider.  I think it is just a matter of putting in the notes, such as my example and everything will be "fun" again.  I think once you get an specific answer to why they were rejected, you will find it is a simple fix and you won't have the problem anymore!!!!!  I will bet it is all the same missing data....I'll even bet Skip's paycheck on it. 

Peabody

Funny, I never have any problems. Of course, I follow the rules.

Oh yeah, and I don't get petulant when one doesn't get accepted.

Oh well.

Because again, it's just a program. It's not as important as living.

Have a nice life Phil!

Quoting Peabody:

Quote:
Phil the Mill:

I don't know if you are aware that they now require sources for all info even on new submissions.  A few spoil it for the majority (some were using sources that were inaccurate because they could copy and paste).  But it actually isn't that difficult to do:

example:
Title,Cast and Crew taken from DVD credits (Because that is where the rules say it must come from)
Overview, Audio and Video info taken from DVD case.(unless the case is wrong then the source is the DVD)
Cover scans done by me.(So they know you didn't just download pics from another web site)
And any other info you feel is necessary.

This just tells them the info did not come from a source that is copyrighted info and could get invelos in trouble.  If you were already aware of this and still choose not to contribute that is up to you, but just the way you worded it I felt you were unaware that this now applies to new contributions too.

As for the 'generic' answer, I am assuming it is because they are too busy with contributions to answer every one specifically.  Once you get the "sources" all set, then 99% of them will probably be the same because of the rules, so just make a copy and paste it as a 'generic' contribution notes.  There will probably be a few exceptions but for the most part the source is cut in stone.

I hope you reconsider.  I think it is just a matter of putting in the notes, such as my example and everything will be "fun" again.  I think once you get an specific answer to why they were rejected, you will find it is a simple fix and you won't have the problem anymore!!!!!  I will bet it is all the same missing data....I'll even bet Skip's paycheck on it. 

Peabody

As long as you leave my Microsoft stock alone.

Skip