Does anyone know what happened to the Imdb2 forum?

[jervistetch]

It says “This forum doesn’t exist anymore.” I was on it earlier today and have been for years and now, suddenly, it’s gone.  Please let us know how to reconnect somehow to get in touch with other members. This forum meant the world to me. Thank you. 

[spiderwort]

Jervis, I have the same question!!

Can anyone here tell us what happened? Please, please. I, too, have been a member of the IMDb2 forum for years, and I am heartbroken that I have not only lost touch with so many members, but I have lost all voluminous contributions I've made over the years.

I implore someone to help us be able to resolve this in some way. Could you please? It would be an extraordinary and welcome gift. Thank you.

[spiderwort]

Adding this: I was actively participating on the board earlier today, and it was working fine. ago. Please, please help in any way you can! 

[Kami]

The error that is appearing simply means that the forum was taken offline by someone with access to the main admin's account (whomever was /user/1, not just any admin or staff account).

Whether this was done intentionally by the owner, or by someone with malicious access to that /user/1 account, would be almost impossible to tell.

Ultimately, there's nothing anyone here can do to help you, because only the forum owner can request assistance in these matters. If the owner did not delete the forum of their own accord, they'll need to post here on support with an account that uses the same email address associated with the owner of the imdb2 forum.

Please note: if the forum is restored, it will be in the same state as it was when it was deleted; so, if any content was removed (posts, members, etc) prior to deletion, then that content is gone entirely.

[Orlando City Cat]

Why did they Nuke IMDB v2.2?

10,000+ posts Nuked. Why?

An April Fools Day joke?

[Kami]

Apr 1, 2023 21:16:20 GMT -8 Orlando City Cat said:

Why did they Nuke IMDB v2.2?

10,000+ posts Nuked. Why?

An April Fools Day joke?

Again, the removal of the forum was done by the main admin (/user/1) account. Whether this was done by the forum owner or if their account was compromised remains to be seen; however, only the forum owner can receive assistance from PB on this issue, in the manner I previously outlined.

ProBoards cannot assist with identifying the motivation behind the action. A forum owner may remove the forum at any time and are not required to provide a reason for deletion.

[Former Member]

Any members of the IMDB2 'Sports board' community who finds their way here, please check in and say hi.

It was a nice knowledgable community we had on the sports board.

Cheers, Fr Jack

[Aj_June]

Apr 1, 2023 23:00:09 GMT -8 @frjack said:

Any members of the IMDB2 'Sports board' community who finds their way here, please check in and say hi.

It was a nice knowledgable community we had on the sports board.

Cheers, Fr Jack

Big mistake by me. Once I wanted to collect emails of all sports board regulars. Should have done that. I wonder if I ever get to talk to fury, stags, hosko, bob, carl and so many other folks........I guess I hope at least Carl will show up.

[Former Member]

Apr 1, 2023 23:37:47 GMT -8 Aj_June said:

Apr 1, 2023 23:00:09 GMT -8 @frjack said:

Any members of the IMDB2 'Sports board' community who finds their way here, please check in and say hi.

It was a nice knowledgable community we had on the sports board.

Cheers, Fr Jack

Big mistake by me. Once I wanted to collect emails of all sports board regulars. Should have done that. I wonder if I ever get to talk to fury, stags, hosko, bob, carl and so many other folks........I guess I hope at least Carl will show up.

Don't know why the thread trying to get the Sports Board members together got locked?

[🎶Sossity🎶]

I’m sorry that the forum has been removed. I think everyone can appreciate how heartbreaking it must be to find that a community which has become a part of your lives, has suddenly vanished.
But, this board is for technical help and advice and not for any other discussions…including advertisements for other forums. We have other boards here for such things.
As correctly advised earlier in this thread by Kami:

”The removal of the forum was done by the main admin (/user/1) account. Whether this was done by the forum owner or if their account was compromised remains to be seen; however, only the forum owner can receive assistance from PB on this issue, in the manner I previously outlined.
ProBoards cannot assist with identifying the motivation behind the action. A forum owner may remove the forum at any time and are not required to provide a reason for deletion.”