Talk:Brooklyn
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Brooklyn was a good article candidate, but did not meet the good article criteria at the time. Once the objections listed below are addressed, the article can be renominated. You may also seek a review of the decision if you feel there was a mistake.
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[edit] Needed additions
This article has recently undergone extensive revisions. It needs improvements to "Transportation" and "Sites of interest" (which should be turned into a new "Tourism" section). "Neighborhoods" needs to be reworked. A new section on architecture is needed, which should discuss Brooklyn's unique brownstones, the Williamsburg Savings Bank, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Wv235 05:15, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
"Bensonhurst" is misspelled. Oh, Wikipedia!
[edit] Possible new image
linked here, http://brooklynramblings.blogspot.com/2006/07/bushwick-beer-capital-of-northeast.html, this map shows the founding 6 town of brooklyn in good detail, how does one go about inquiring copyright details, as I'd like to add it to this wiki.
Hey, this is Sonja of Brooklyn Ramblings. I got that image from Brooklyn Geneology, http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com, Image is http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Image/Bushwick/BushwickMap.jpg. You can probably just contact them directly to find out where they got it.
Hi add http://www.hellobrooklyn.com to your links on Brooklyn. It's by far the most informative website in Brooklyn. Thanks - a hellobrooklyn.com fan
[edit] Famous Brooklynites
Some one should compile a list of famous Brooklynites from popular music, movies, industry, politics. Some famous people from Brooklyn, right off the top of my head are: Larry David, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, David Geffen (of Geffen Records), Spike Lee, Moe, Larry and Curly from the Three Stooges.... There are probably dozens of well known people originaly from BKLYN, not to memention, some extremely successful and wealthy people. There are also many famous people buried in Brooklyn: Boss Tweed (local politican portrayed in the film "Gangs of New York."
[edit] New Netherlands box
The box of 17th Century governors and communities is mere clutter, in this article. Same with any map from that era. Such material belongs in History of Brooklyn where it can do good. Jim.henderson 06:27, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Remove poor quality sources
Overall a good article on Brooklyn, but does low-quality, generally unwatched and undiscussed web content like "The Burg" really deserve to be cited? It's an obscure, amateur web show (which I didn't know about until seeing it pretty much -advertised- here), and doesn't speak for the public as suggested by it being cited for the L train being known as something "colloquially".
The L train is better discussed in New York Magazine, probably a more credible source than whatever that Burg thing is. http://nymag.com/nymetro/realestate/neighborhoods/features/14884/.
I suggest removing the "hipster express" and its source link - it brings down the quality of Wikipedia to see it relying on information from poor quality sources.
[edit] Failed "good article" nomination
This article failed good article nomination. This is how the article, as of December 6, 2006, compares against the six good article criteria:
- 1. Well written?: The article is mostly well-written, although the prose could be tightened up. The Culture section could use a rewrite to make it easier to read, and the Tourism section could also use work.
- 2. Factually accurate?: Very thin on references. Fifteen citations for a 39k article is insufficient. Many sections completely lack citations.
- 3. Broad in coverage?: The article offers broad coverage of its topic. Very good use of 'main article' and 'see also' links to additional information that might be of interest.
- 4. Neutral point of view?: Mostly NPOV. The few exceptions might be cleared up by citation.
- 5. Article stability? Article appears reasonably stable.
- 6. Images?: Images are all properly tagged and seem appropriate.
When these issues are addressed, the article can be resubmitted for consideration. Thanks for your work so far. --Shimeru 21:59, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] A Class Article?
The article is rated B class. Should it be rated A-Class? It seems pretty complete, even if it needs more citations. -- Ssilvers 15:50, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
I added a new section on the language because the language I think is a important subject because it helps people understand the culture of brooklyn more. Since i myself is from and still from brooklyn I know what people say and also what it means.
also if some1 finds any mistake plz tell me but only if u r from brooklyn.
[edit] NPOV
How is the following NPOV?
Though a part of New York City, Brooklyn maintains a distinct character of its own. Brooklyn is enriched by an almost unparalleled cultural diversity, a cutting-edge art scene, strong neighborhoods, and phenomenal Nineteenth Century architecture.
I think someone else could do a better job rewriting this than I could. DeSales 15:39, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
