IMDb Only Wants Rich Western Input

IMDb, considered by many to be the pre-eminent movie and tv Internet site has added "additional authentication" requirements for those wishing to contribute, regardless the number of years they have been contributing and ignoring any lack of complaints or disputes.

Authentication can only be completed via cell phone text messaging or by tying one's IMDb account to an Amazon account (with a purchase in the prior year) or by supplying IMDb with one's credit card information. No other options are offered to allow those without a credit card or cell phone to continue to participate.

Clearly, IMDb only wants input from Rich Westerners at this point.