Talk:Alvin Ailey
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[edit] Alvin Ailey's booty
What relevancy does the fact that he was gay have for this article? I think it should be omitted. G.M.
- Nothing defining, passing interest perhaps. Edited. I should also point out that the David McReynolds article doesn't mention Ailey; I don't know one way or t'other so I'm leaving it. Quill 06:29, 22 September 2005 (UTC)
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- Alvin ailey was not in a relationship with David you are very sadly mistaken and if you dont take that false fact off I will sue you until you cant see you own feet!!!!!---A.P.C
- I don't think the topic of Ailey's sexuality should be avoided. Sexuality is a natural and important part of anyone's life--if the article claims to cover Ailey's life in brief, mention of his sexuality (even if he were straight) would be relevant. What the article should do is to show how his sexuality played a role in his life. Merely mentioning that he was gay does not really give the reader insight into Ailey's life and work--tell what his homosexuality meant to him and others.
- There are many details in every article that seemingly have little relevance to articles and seemingly give the reader no insight into the subjects. For example, how does the fact that he was born January 5 contribute to the article or understanding his life and work while the people he lusted and loved don't? Hyacinth 09:36, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Poorly written article
I've noticed several instances of awkward and poorly crafted writing in this article. (I already corrected several out-and-out typos). I suggest that the whole article be revised to improve its prose style to make it more professional and trustworthy.
- I agree. To be frank, for someone as important as Mr. Ailey was to the evolution of American Dance, I think that this article should be much more complex and involved. I, unfortunately, have neither the knowledge nor the expertise to improve it substantially. In a perfect world, this article would one day be featured, because Alvin deserves it.Dlayiga 04:04, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
