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::Ok... but do we really need an entire paragraph about the opening song? [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 17:26, 24 October 2008 (EDT) | ::Ok... but do we really need an entire paragraph about the opening song? [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 17:26, 24 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
:::I see your point, it is probably out of proportion with the rest of the article, but my assumption was that the article would grow, with assorted people adding bits and pieces about various aspects, especially as it is currently under discussion on the Main Page talk page. The song paragraph was my "bit". There has been some discussion about whether this film glorifies drug use or discourages it. The lyrics of the song point in one direction, but the quote in one of the references tells a different tale, more in keeping with Bugler's perspective, so I thought it would add to the discussion. I assume others will eventually add a synopsis of the plot, information about the actors, awards won, etc. This article's only been here a day, so let's give it time. --[[User:Hsmom|Hsmom]] 18:36, 24 October 2008 (EDT) | :::I see your point, it is probably out of proportion with the rest of the article, but my assumption was that the article would grow, with assorted people adding bits and pieces about various aspects, especially as it is currently under discussion on the Main Page talk page. The song paragraph was my "bit". There has been some discussion about whether this film glorifies drug use or discourages it. The lyrics of the song point in one direction, but the quote in one of the references tells a different tale, more in keeping with Bugler's perspective, so I thought it would add to the discussion. I assume others will eventually add a synopsis of the plot, information about the actors, awards won, etc. This article's only been here a day, so let's give it time. --[[User:Hsmom|Hsmom]] 18:36, 24 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
| + | ::::I could understand it maybe in context of the movie, but as written the paragraph is only about the song itself, material best reserved for its own article. I also don't think the reference can seriously be considered as giving evidence to the "pro-drug" nature of the movie, and if it ''is'' being used that way, it should be much more prominent. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 19:28, 24 October 2008 (EDT) | ||
Revision as of 23:28, October 24, 2008
Do we really need an entire paragraph about the opening song? HelpJazz 17:20, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- The whole article makes a very valid point which Liberals - including those who have infiltrated this site - seek to deny, HelpJazz. Bugler 17:24, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- Ok... but do we really need an entire paragraph about the opening song? HelpJazz 17:26, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- I see your point, it is probably out of proportion with the rest of the article, but my assumption was that the article would grow, with assorted people adding bits and pieces about various aspects, especially as it is currently under discussion on the Main Page talk page. The song paragraph was my "bit". There has been some discussion about whether this film glorifies drug use or discourages it. The lyrics of the song point in one direction, but the quote in one of the references tells a different tale, more in keeping with Bugler's perspective, so I thought it would add to the discussion. I assume others will eventually add a synopsis of the plot, information about the actors, awards won, etc. This article's only been here a day, so let's give it time. --Hsmom 18:36, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- I could understand it maybe in context of the movie, but as written the paragraph is only about the song itself, material best reserved for its own article. I also don't think the reference can seriously be considered as giving evidence to the "pro-drug" nature of the movie, and if it is being used that way, it should be much more prominent. HelpJazz 19:28, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- I see your point, it is probably out of proportion with the rest of the article, but my assumption was that the article would grow, with assorted people adding bits and pieces about various aspects, especially as it is currently under discussion on the Main Page talk page. The song paragraph was my "bit". There has been some discussion about whether this film glorifies drug use or discourages it. The lyrics of the song point in one direction, but the quote in one of the references tells a different tale, more in keeping with Bugler's perspective, so I thought it would add to the discussion. I assume others will eventually add a synopsis of the plot, information about the actors, awards won, etc. This article's only been here a day, so let's give it time. --Hsmom 18:36, 24 October 2008 (EDT)
- Ok... but do we really need an entire paragraph about the opening song? HelpJazz 17:26, 24 October 2008 (EDT)