Talk:Bronx gangs (1950s-1960s)

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[edit] a new page, in need of work

I proposed some sections, but there is still lots of work to be done. First, we need to find some places that we could link to this page, so it gets some visibility. Second, I want to expand the introduction. Third, some more trivia. Fourth, sources.I will be doing some more research and adding much more information. --rocketrye12 talk/contribs 03:21, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

I'd recommend going easy on the trivia until you have a more substantive article. ALso, not sure what's there is trivia, maybe should just be worked into the narrative.Tvoz | talk 06:14, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] name change

I moved it to Bronx gangs (mid-twentieth century), please mind your capitalization. Unless you also plan on making an article for the early 20th century, I'd suggest you leave of 'mid'. And I think using full years instead of century description is better. Consider: Bronx gangs (mid-20th century) or something like Bronx gangs (1940s-1960s). - Mgm|(talk) 05:47, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

this was in the HelpDesk when I had the article's name changed. What do you think?--rocketrye12 talk/contribs 04:55, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] overall

Sorry, didn't see this discussion - I changed the name to Bronx gangs (1950s-1960s) because that is specifically what is being discussed. I removed the references to Brooklyn gangs in popular culture - does not make any sense to have them there - this article is not about Brooklyn. I left in Mean Streets temporarily, but I am pretty sure that the Little Italy it depicted was Manhattan's, and therefore it should be out as well. If you want to have a "See also" section where wiki articles on bklyn etc gang-related movies, etc are handled, I guess you could, but I didn't particularly feel the need so I didn't. I added a stub to stave off the CSD folks - the article does need fleshing out, but as a stub you should be given some time to do so. FInally, since when was DeWitt Clinton "docile"??? Not in my memory! I left it, but recommend changing that line. I'm kind of busy so don't know if I can do much here, but if I come across things that are relevant, I'll add them. Tvoz | talk 06:11, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] from the originator

I agree with and understand all the changes. I do think a cross-reference to similar Brooklyn movies (and Mean Streets) makes sense, but as a Wiki neophyte and busy guy, I don't have the time to do it. Indeed, I started this at someone else's suggestion, with the understanding that s/he would pick up from there. The 2 external links that I supplied give a lot more detail and documentation, and I suggest that the next editor of this piece start there. It could more than double in size at that point. Bellagio99 20:58, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

It was late when I wrote that quick note above - I should have also said that this a good beginning of what could be a fun article. Hopefully others will come along and add to it, especially if there are other Bronx folk wandering around (couldn't resist) from that era. Best wishes - sorry if I was abrupt up above. Tvoz | talk 21:35, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
no problem. I'm onboard.--rocketrye12 talk/contribs 23:31, 30 January 2007 (UTC)
NP. I wasn't upset, just overloaded. BTW, what are the capitalization rules for Wiki article names? Bellagio99 15:24, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
I believe Tvoz was having that discussion with someone, or maybe not. As far as I know, only proper nouns are capitalized, along with first words of articles
Elephant | Life imitating art | Rebalancing (investment). I think we are good. --rocketrye12 talk/contribs 17:52, 31 January 2007 (UTC)