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waichingliu81 · 09-30-2007, 07:07 AM

who or what do you rely on more: IMDB, wikipedia or the official and fan sites?

whenever you surf the web and you just want to know more about your favourite actors, actress, shows, movies etc, which of those three sources do you rely on and trust the most? i am always warying that the information on wikipedia cannot always be verified, seeing as it can be edited without having to acknowledge the original source it came from. in most cases, anyone could make stuff up and put it in, particuarly as if for instance someone sees something written about that person on wikipedia- and when they go back to it a few weeks later, he or she discovers it has been removed, edited or altered.

as for IMDB, it is considered by many as having the largest entertainment backlog info of actors, actresses, directors, writers, tv shows, movies on the internet. a lot of the info i find there seems to be pretty accurate, however there are some indiscrepencies, inconsistencies and errors still and again you do doubt whether you believe what is being written or what people have posted is indeed consistent and true. likewise, questions such as 'is he/she gay/lesbian' or 'are (insert celebs name) married/single?' are constantly asked by many people on numerous forums

lastly, the majority of the fan sites very much seem focused on praising or acknowledging their beloved shows, actors, actresses, films more than presenting the facts. correct me if i'm wrong but fan sites are more of a tribute to the talents of the cast, actor or actress, although a lot of them do go out of their way to look at and find out about the tabloid and internet rumours, gossip and news and come up with their own conclusions by trying to set the record straight and putting any confusions or ridiculous stories to rest

Number 9 Dream · 09-30-2007, 12:26 PM

Good idea for a thread!

I usually check imdb first. I'll browse their filmography to see what other movies they've been in and also read the message board threads (plus, the trivia section is cool). I like imdb because it has a biography and all that stuff right there.

Wikipedia tends to be incorrect a lot of the time, but I do research stuff here and there.

Mikado · 09-30-2007, 12:46 PM

Wiki, Wai

Janice · 09-30-2007, 04:19 PM

Wikipedia, imdb and RottenTomatoes (for movies).

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 09-30-2007, 04:39 PM

I use both Wikipedia & IMDB.

angel676 · 09-30-2007, 07:51 PM

You can usually find me at IMDB, I'm there practically everyday, that's the only site I rely on.

freshprinceofLA · 09-30-2007, 10:06 PM

even though at times it's in correct I use Wikipedia and I also use Tv.com

Cactus Jack · 10-01-2007, 02:15 AM

Who here looks at the Wikipeida and IMDB pages for a movie afetr theyve watched it like me?

View Poll Results: which of these sites do you rely on more for tv, star info?
Wikipedia	3	33.33%
IMDB	6	66.67%
Fan sites	0	0%
Neither of them	0	0%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

09-30-2007, 07:07 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	If you want to find out info on your favourite star, tv show etc... who or what do you rely on more: IMDB, wikipedia or the official and fan sites? whenever you surf the web and you just want to know more about your favourite actors, actress, shows, movies etc, which of those three sources do you rely on and trust the most? i am always warying that the information on wikipedia cannot always be verified, seeing as it can be edited without having to acknowledge the original source it came from. in most cases, anyone could make stuff up and put it in, particuarly as if for instance someone sees something written about that person on wikipedia- and when they go back to it a few weeks later, he or she discovers it has been removed, edited or altered. as for IMDB, it is considered by many as having the largest entertainment backlog info of actors, actresses, directors, writers, tv shows, movies on the internet. a lot of the info i find there seems to be pretty accurate, however there are some indiscrepencies, inconsistencies and errors still and again you do doubt whether you believe what is being written or what people have posted is indeed consistent and true. likewise, questions such as 'is he/she gay/lesbian' or 'are (insert celebs name) married/single?' are constantly asked by many people on numerous forums lastly, the majority of the fan sites very much seem focused on praising or acknowledging their beloved shows, actors, actresses, films more than presenting the facts. correct me if i'm wrong but fan sites are more of a tribute to the talents of the cast, actor or actress, although a lot of them do go out of their way to look at and find out about the tabloid and internet rumours, gossip and news and come up with their own conclusions by trying to set the record straight and putting any confusions or ridiculous stories to rest

09-30-2007, 12:26 PM	#2
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Good idea for a thread! I usually check imdb first. I'll browse their filmography to see what other movies they've been in and also read the message board threads (plus, the trivia section is cool). I like imdb because it has a biography and all that stuff right there. Wikipedia tends to be incorrect a lot of the time, but I do research stuff here and there.
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09-30-2007, 04:39 PM	#5
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09-30-2007, 10:06 PM	#7
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09-30-2007, 12:46 PM	#3
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09-30-2007, 04:19 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wikipedia, imdb and RottenTomatoes (for movies).

09-30-2007, 07:51 PM	#6
angel676 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2000 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 2,482	You can usually find me at IMDB, I'm there practically everyday, that's the only site I rely on.

10-01-2007, 02:15 AM	#8
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