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[edit] Semi-protected

i think a Semi-protected is a good idea, to avoid the spam of unregistered users —Preceding unsigned comment added by Donjavy (talk • contribs) 22:42, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

I've 'patrolled' a lot of the sites you protected and the problem, relatively, is not that bad IMHO.τßōиЄ2001 (ǂ ) 22:52, 14 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Seperate discography?

Seeing as the article needs a little bit of clean-up, I think it would be best if a regular editor (or even me) seperated all discography related information from the article and put it into its own article, eg. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony discography.

I just figured I'd discuss it here first, seeing as I'm not really a regular editor of this page, and didn't want to make any big changes or anything.

PS. I archived the talk page because it was pretty huge. - Nö†$®åM 23:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I think a separate discography article is a good idea. Lots of other musicians have pages like that, and it helps keep the main article tidy. -GTBacchus^(talk) 23:39, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Yep. Actually, upon second glance, alot of the content (basically everything under Sales) could be seperated into seperate articles. The bottom of the article just looks really bloated to me. - Nö†$®åM

00:31, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Chart Positions

why did som1 put minus things under where there songs were ranked —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Lancerz09 (talk • contribs) 03:28, 29 January 2007 (UTC).

I'm not exactly sure, however, I would like to remind you to sign your comments on talk pages by using tildes (eg. ~~~~). Thanks, hopefully someone else can answer your question. - Nö†$®åM

03:57, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

Theres also another cover for "Faces of Evil" (digitally remastered): http://images1.fotosik.pl/69/cae489b661f77280.jpg

Some of the words used to describe the fan base are a little biased, I think. Under "Legacy and Contributions" it says "Although 1996 was the peak of their popular appeal, Bone still has a fairly large cult following. Furthermore, their notoriety, respect, and popularity is especially high in the eyes of their obsessive and often delusional fan base". Perhaps the fans should not be called obsessive and delusional?

No they shouldn't. Especially as Bone are highly respected in the industry by both critics and fans alike 172.202.115.100 02:16, 3 July 2007 (UTC)Joe 71.67.113.140 00:30, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] New Album

Okay, there have been a couple of times that I've changed the release date of the new album to April 17th. That's because that's the day it's coming out: http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com/ But somebody seems to be convinced that it's coming out on May 8th. Explanations please? Until then... I'm changing it back to what their official website says. 67.70.163.187 00:22, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

The album has been pushed back to may,but for whatever reason their website haven't updated it yet.

Interscope's website is now listing it under the May 8th date, thus I updated with the reference. You go to the site (Interscope.com) and look toward the bottom of the page on the left hand side and you'll see it. Mizery Made 15:27, 5 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Name of band

I noticed that User:Mel Etitis moved this article from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, citing "naming conventions". I disagree with the move, because it seems that all reliable sources, including the sources from which the article is written, capitalize the 'N'. I think the move should at least be discussed, so I'm leaving a note with Mel. What do people think: upper-case or lower-case 'N'? -GTBacchus^(talk) 18:59, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Our Manual of Style, which gives the policy that governs our use of capitalization, says (in common with most manuals of style) that conjunctions and the abbreviations of conjunctions should not be capitalized. There's no such thing as reliable sources in this case, because capitalization and other typographical issues are decided by us ("The Wizard of Oz" might be "The Wizard Of Oz" in some publications, "The wizard of Oz" in others, etc.; it doesn't matter how L. Frank Baum or his publishers spelled it). --Mel Etitis (Talk) 20:32, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Disagree. (1) I don't think Manual of Style should be applied to trademarks and personal names. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is both a personal name and (AFAIK) a trademark. I think a band is one who desides. Unusual spelling is usually intentional and have certain artistic meaning. (2) Anyway, Manual of Style does not mention "N" at all. "N" might stand for "in" or "and", but typographicaly it is neither. (3) No one tries to move Guns N' Roses article to "Guns and Roses" or "Guns n Roses". What's so different with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony? (4) Please move article back to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Netrat_msk (talk) 01:32, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

If there're no objections, I'm going to change the name of the band to proper spelling, with capital N. If you disagree with this, be sure to post counter-evidences for every of four points I've posted, especially Guns N' Roses comparison. Netrat_msk (talk) 10:57, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, ok, but if we're to go with a lower-case 'n', a few other things ought to be moved as well, such as Category:Bone Thugs-N-Harmony albums, Category:Bone Thugs-N-Harmony songs, and a few articles in those categories. Do you want to list them at WP:CFD, or shall I do the honors? -GTBacchus^(talk) 21:28, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

Good point (I've changed quite a few articles, etc., but it's a huge job). It can be done as a speedy rename, as it's a matter of bringing the name into line with naming conventions — I'll do it when I get a minute. --Mel Etitis (Talk) 22:16, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

I went ahead and took care of Category:Bone Thugs-n-Harmony songs. -GTBacchus^(talk) 15:48, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

I think that that's everything, but something that we've missed will probably pop up... --Mel Etitis (Talk) 17:44, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

There are still a lot of links to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, but I just changed Template:BTNH, which should percolate through a lot of those articles soon. -GTBacchus^(talk) 18:36, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

Actually, the name is usually printed on the disc covers as "Bone thugs-n-harmony". Though it's mostly printed elsewhere as "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony". On their website it's printed both of these ways (artwork the first way, and text the second). So I think it should really be one of these two. -Laconic1 15:34, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Bone Thugs IN Harmony

I think it's important to point out that the n in Bone Thugs-n-Harmony means IN, not AND. The distinction is important, and a lot of people don't make it. Krayzie says it in the chorus of "If I Could Teach the World":

If I could teach the world (whole wide world)
To be a thug in harmony (harmony)
Then I would teach the world (whole wide world)
To be a thugsta just like me (like me)

And Bizzy sorta says it in "Demons Surround Me"

Mormons may mourn, may Messiahs be born, torn in the purgatory
Sworn to violence, silence, word my bond
Get ya story on, call me, saw me in the army gatherin in harmony
Hardly in all we be so salty

Oh, and first post... --Rankispanki 05:13, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

No, it's Bone Thugs AND Harmony. You're taking their words out of context. Easy E originally wanted to call the group Thugs And Harmony but they wanted to keep the Bone in the name, so I doubt they'd have changed the capitals meaning aswell as. However, to each his own, I don't think it's really too important as Harmony is the main thing about the group, and not the abbreviated word in between.

[edit] Pic

If someone captioned the pic with which one was who, that'd be awesome.

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[edit] Wish Bone never left

Bizzy Bone was the only member who left the group willingly. Flesh-n-Bone left due to incarceration.I already fix that so dont worry.

Flesh-N-Bone has never been an official member, so he cant have left.

[edit] Image:Bone Thugs.png

somebody put this through deletion review..

[edit] Clean up

I will try over the next few days to clean up this article so that the banners at the top can be removed. I am a fan of this group and would like to see them have a clean page if possible. I'm no 'wiki' expert but will try to tidy up this article to the best of my abilities. If anyone has any suggestion/critiques, please let me know. Thanks. Tbone2001 23:39, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Gang?

Do any of them bang? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.47.200.32 (talk) 06:44, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] ~ VS -

I have seen different versions spelling the band's name: "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony" and "Bone Thugs~N~Harmony". What do you think of "Bone Thugs~N~Harmony" version? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Netrat msk (talk • contribs) 01:33, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Associated acts

Associated acts is a signigicant section that should not be deleted. By checking other rappers' pages you can tell that associated acts infobox usually lists labelmates, beatmakers and MC's with whom a subject of the article collaborates frequently. It does not list all featurings and collaborations. The situation with Bone Thugs is the same. Associated acts infobox does not list all featurings, but only steady cooperations.

Mo Thugs Family is a group of thier follower and relatives, produced and mentored by Bone Thugs.

ThugLine Records, 7 Sign Regime and Flesh-n-Bone Inc. are private labels by band members.

As for DJ Yella, I don't know what kind of collaboration did they have, I guiess we gotta ask the person who added him here.

Akon is not only featured on their single, he also produced some of thier tracks.

With Twista, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. they had noted featurings. I agree that this does not look like a steady cooperation, and you can remove these artists from the list if you wish...

Swizz Beatz produced thier latest album.

Mariah Carey is their singer of the choice, as they had at least 4 singles togeather.

As for Eazy-E, I guess it needs no explaination...

I'm also going to add DJ U-Neek (beatmaker responsable for this trademark sound) to associated acts list. Netrat_msk (talk) 11:31, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bizzy back in

there has been rumors going around that Bizzy is now officially back in. can any one confirm or give more info about this? NaughtyByN8ture1 (talk) 05:59, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

Here is a link to the Allhiphop.com rumor confirming this: AllHipHop Rumors. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.151.89.254 (talk) 13:18, 17 March 2008 (UTC)

okay, but this is in the rumor section of allhiphop.com and at the top it says "All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear." this isn't confirmed facts. NaughtyByN8ture (talk) 16:50, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

How can anyone say Bizzy is NOT a member of Bone Thugs? Oh the humanity! He has always been, and always will be, Bone till he's dead and gone. Richard a b (talk) 16:29, 30 May 2008 (UTC)