"themselves" as role in Self (cast)

Hello. 

Fellow contributor here, how strange, you are correct, according to the Help pages it's still in use.

Ref:

"For "Self" or "Themselves" (for groups) type appearances, credits must be added to the "Self" section, with a short description of the individual's role on the title selected from the drop-down list in the "Role" field, or manually entered if the applicable example is not listed in the drop-down. "Themselves" must be entered as a prefix to the group's name in the "Role" field."

Can I ask, since you write both Self and (Cast) in your headline.

Is this a documentary or news show, or a fictional piece?

Because it seems to different rules whether you choose the "self" section  or the "cast" section: 

"Where someone is billed in the credits as themselves in a fictional piece and are playing a scripted, fictional version of themselves, these should be added to the Cast section, with the performer's name as the character name."

https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/cast-acting-credits-guidelines/GH3JZC74FVYKKFMD?ref_=helpsrall# 

to IMDb:

What is the status on the error on the Sidebar editor? It still only gives the option of cast and not self, maybe that's why people get it wrong?

see 2 pictures in comparison between sidebar and the traditional edit from the bottom of the page:

It is certainly simpler not to have to add "Themselves".

I am reminded that I posted about this same issue in January:

https://community-imdb.sprinklr.com/conversations/data-issues-policy-discussions/contribution-interface-updates-new-features-now-live/68de75f9ed0edd20f6879806?commentId=696559d36f793e2e24bca942

Hi musicglenn-

Thank you for reporting this issue. I've forwarded this information to the appropriate team for further investigation (Ref Ticket #V2267329318). We'll reply once we receive further information. Thank you for your patience.

Cheers!