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I don't think so you are using imdb as a source, what is not allowed due to copyright issues?

That would be plain ridiculous... it's not like you actually copied it, especially in the case of merely a title. Maybe we should have some code, like : got the info from BDMI .

This is not a wink wink, nudge nudge "rule".  We do not want IMDB data, or data from any third party database, entered into DVD Profiler.  The reason for this is that they have invested much time and money (as we have) into generating and maintaining their database.  Copying their database is theft.  If that weren't enough reason, third party databases routinely spike their data with "poison" data - false data designed to identify and prove cases of theft.

The requirement for naming the source is not designed to allow Invelos plausible deniability.  If the submitted data came from the IMDB or another source, we need to know that so we may properly decline the submission.  Falsely stating the source of data in an attempt to bypass this will result in an immediate and permanent ban from contributing.

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Copying cast and crew entries from another entries is permissable.  Just list that as your source.  You should try to verify that the version of the film is the same before the copy, and be sure to check the contribution notes of the source profile.

Ken, I take this to mean that if the contribution notes of the source profile do NOT specify the actual credits as source for the data, then the data from the source profile MUST be checked before submitting the new profile?

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If you're looking for role names for actors, one of the best places is TCMDB.com.  Turner Classic Movies is not affiliated with IMDB, and I have found their stuff to be dead on accurate - so far.  Plus, Turner Broadcasting owns a huge chunk of the older films in existence, so they are often the only source for many of these older movies.  Whenever possible, however, the best way to get the role name is to watch the movie/episodes in question and pick up the names that way.  Use the database as a backup.

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Ken, I take this to mean that if the contribution notes of the source profile do NOT specify the actual credits as source for the data, then the data from the source profile MUST be checked before submitting the new profile?

Just make sure your notes are accurate - if the source profile indicates a correct source, put that in the contribution notes.

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People don't like you using info from IMDB.

it's the IMDb that don't like people using them as a source; they have threatened legal action in the past which is why the Rules say not to use them (any 3rd party database)

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If you're looking for role names for actors, one of the best places is TCMDB.com.  Turner Classic Movies is not affiliated with IMDB, and I have found their stuff to be dead on accurate - so far.  Plus, Turner Broadcasting owns a huge chunk of the older films in existence, so they are often the only source for many of these older movies.  Whenever possible, however, the best way to get the role name is to watch the movie/episodes in question and pick up the names that way.  Use the database as a backup.

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I never use IMDb data, but I often copy cast and crew data from other regions to my locality. Am I now required to verify data that has already been accepted in the database? I think I'll just stop contributing cast and crew entirely and keep it locked and local...