How are Contribution Resubmissions processed?

With maybe five exceptions out of thousands of contributions, I have noticed that resubmissions are usually not accepted, either with or without explanations. Contributors are encouraged to make resubmissions when a contribution is declined. But, are resubmissions “shuttled off” Into a separate category and summarily just declined? Are these "declines” just “going along” with a previous decision as an easy affirmation of a staffer's (often incorrect) previous decision? Is this just something that is already “programmed” Into “handling” contributions? If so, this is very unfair to the hard working, volunteering contributor. P.S. I can give you many examples, if you like.

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Hi bradley_kent, Re-submissions are not treated any differently from any other contribution. They are processed the same way, and will not be declined based on previous attempts, unless for example, there is reason to believe the re-submission still does not meet our guidelines in any way. Only then would our team decline a re-submission. If you're able to provide examples of re-submissions with explanations/evidence that have been declined, please do. However for the avoidance of doubt, please be aware that the inclusion of explanations and/or evidence does not always mean a contribution will be approved. This will be down to the specific data contributed, and any formatting rules/guidelines/policies etc. that determine whether the data should be approved. Explanations or evidence given with contributions should clearly state why the item (information) should be listed on IMDb, and must be able to be verified by our processing team. When this cannot be accurately verified without sufficient explanation and/or evidence, the contribution may be declined. Thanks!

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There are hundreds. Let’s start with these: 250529-060026-086000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 06:00:26 A Marked Man (1917) Genres - 1 item added 250529-060001-612000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 06:00:01 The Phantom Riders (1918) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055938-165000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:59:38 Hell Bent (1918) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055916-604000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:59:16 Bucking Broadway (1917) Genres - 2 items added 250529-055843-258000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:58:43 The Scarlet Drop (1918) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055817-757000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:58:17 A Fight for Love (1919) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055749-199000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:57:49 The Soul Herder (1917) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055640-133000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:56:40 Wild Women (1918) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055554-135000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:55:54 Riders of Vengeance (1919) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055526-684000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:55:26 Rider of the Law (1919) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055341-400000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:53:41 The Secret Man (1917) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055244-311000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:52:44 Ace of the Saddle (1919) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055129-156000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:51:29 Three Mounted Men (1918) Genres - 1 item added 250529-055052-153000 Track Contribution 2025-05-29 05:50:52 The Freeze-Out (1921)

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And... Look at this: https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/data-issues-policy-discussions/please-read-the-explanations/6830eb10b18ed11eed68095b You seem to be creating an ”outlier” rejection list of Westerns that are being denied the correct Drama genre for no apparent nor logical reason.

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Hi bradley_kent, I have taken another look at the examples you've provided above, and can confirm that using our regular evaluation of genre submissions, these submissions were appropriately declined. This has been previously explained to you in other community threads, with the addition of the "Drama" genre not being mass applicable for these such example titles, i.e. any and all Westerns. As always, to increase the chance of your genre contributions being approved, we recommend adding a detailed explanation or sufficient supporting evidence that explicitly aligns with IMDb's genre guidelines with your submissions. Thanks!

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5 days ago

I have had so few resubmissions accepted that the above explanation is hard to believe. What is the percentage of resubmission that get accepted?

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