I think it's both positive and negative. But, more negative. it's good that the movie got people to want to learn about Titanic. It got people interested. And, if it got them interested in the actual ship, that's great. But, most people I know who came to the forums after watching the movie was only interested in movie aspects of it. Was there a real Jack and Rose? Did Molly Brown really exist? If you're a true Titanic fan, you know the answers to these questions BEFORE you join a forum.

I think for the people who's interest in Titanic sparked after watching the film, aren't true Titanic lovers. They come here with questions and the thurst to know....but not the thurst to findout on their own. They want to know everything about it, but they want to go to aplace and just ask the question rather than buy the books and do the research.

If you come here after seeing the movie wanting to know if one of your family members was on the ship, I will usually ask why you don't find it out yourself. Check out Ellis Island or other ports of entry. it's not hard. People just take the easy way out and ask if anyone else knows before they spend the time finding it.

Now, for all you people who are truly die hard Titanic fans. Like, actual ship fans. Kudos to you. Especially the younger ones. It makes me smile to see young people on here answering questions rather than always asking them!

And....that's my opinion....lol...whew!