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Press-Server as  contribution source
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorF1Database
Registered: April 7, 2007
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In the last couple of weeks i have seen many contributions in which the source for the change is given as "from press-server".
What are these press-servers?
Are there any URLs to them?
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorrdodolak
Registered: March 18, 2007
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They're most likely referring to the studios' press release sites which are only available to the media (i.e. journalists, reporters, reviewers, etc.). Thus, there is no way to verify the information unless you have an account to said site.

For example:

https://www.wb2b.com
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantWolfpig
Registered: June 20, 2007
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No idea if that is meant with that, but probably whoever contributed them has access to the server (or the part of the site of the recpective distributor in the country where the release is for) where people from the press (aka websites, Magzines) can get the information on to be released titles so they can write their articles before the actual release etc.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorscotthm
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Quoting rdodolak:
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They're most likely referring to the studios' press release sites which are only available to the media (i.e. journalists, reporters, reviewers, etc.). Thus, there is no way to verify the information unless you have an account to said site.

For example:

https://www.wb2b.com

And if that's the case this should be considered inadequate documentation since it's not available to the general public.

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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorF1Database
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So, would you "vote No" to future contribution with that contribution source?
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar ContributorAiAustria
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I'd ask the contributor. If he seems reliable and the answer is OK, I'd vote yes.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorbbbbb
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Quoting F1Database:
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So, would you "vote No" to future contribution with that contribution source?

Of course, they are against The Rules. The only authoritative source for information submitted is the DVD itself.
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAce_of_Sevens
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This would be a fine source for SRP or pre-release info.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAddicted2DVD
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I personally don't see how anything I (or I should say everyone and anyone) can not check and read with my own eyes can be a reliable source.
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Quoting Addicted2DVD:
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I personally don't see how anything I (or I should say everyone and anyone) can not check and read with my own eyes can be a reliable source.

This whole discussion piqued my interest, so just for the heck of it, I registered. I wonder if it will be approved, and if so, what info will I see. Hmm ...
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorThe Movieman
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I've used press releases I receive (e-mail) for pre-release contributions (mainly for things like features, overview, audio tracks etc, never cast or crew). Not often but it's reliable and can always be changed/updated once the title is released.
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