Talk:Loitering

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[edit] Keep, but greatly expand

While this article is rather useless in its current state, it should be retained and expanded. The wikitionary definition simply states that loitering is standing around with no aim. However, this wikipedia article does point to the fact that it is illegal in some areas. Why? Why was this law brought into place? What are some examples of loitering turning into more serious crime? Such an example, I presume, would be gangs loitering, waiting for a vulnerable person to rob/rape/assault. This is the sort of information that could be added. --Nambio 22:05, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

I am skeptical as to the accuracy of the statement that some places play a high pitch note audible only to young people. A citation is needed for this. Otherwise it should be removed. User:rws1

I remember reading an article about the high pitch. It's supposed to drive away crowds of teenagers. A Google search netted me a few results: -http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/29/using-buzz-to-deter-youth-attention/ (probably the original article I read, though I think they also posted about this being used) A more specific entry is here: http://www.parentdish.com/2008/02/13/stores-use-sonic-sounds-to-chase-away-children/ --Quirken (talk) 06:55, 27 February 2008 (UTC)