Talk:Detroit/Archive 2
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This article is #435 on the list of most edited Wikipedia articles (435 out of 1.07 million). In most cases, these highly edited articles are subjects of controversy and vandalism. Rmhermen 20:03, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
- Is it possible to provide a link to the list? I know I have been doing a number of rewrites and additing citations, as have others, in anticipation of requesting featured article status. A list of those articles near the top should contain similar circumstances. And, yes, there is some degree of vandalism, but it's no different for comparable articles. Jtmichcock 21:28, 11 April 2006 (UTC)
- [1] shows 1899 edits on this article (George W. Bush leads by far with 29,000 edits). Rmhermen 03:57, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
- I noticed that a few of the top entrants are now or are in line for FA status, so this doesn't surprise me. And it also doesn't surpise me to see a number of other major cities on the list. Compared to many articles near the top, this article is "lightly edited." Jtmichcock 10:57, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
- [1] shows 1899 edits on this article (George W. Bush leads by far with 29,000 edits). Rmhermen 03:57, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
The definition of Detroit area having the highest Arab population isn't really true. In Los Angeles Irianians call themselves Persians. Others call themselves Southeast Asians. Jews call themselves Jews even if like Paula Abdul they're Arab.
It isn't just America's automotive center (as far as American brands are concerned)?--Old Guard 22:14, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
Climate table
Per one suggestion on peer review, the climate table has been moved here for now. If anyone can make the table look better, go ahead. PentawingTalk 19:19, 29 April 2006 (UTC)
| Month[1] | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F (°C) | 31 (0) | 33 (0) | 44 (7) | 58 (15) | 70 (19) | 79 (26) | 83 (29) | 81 (28) | 74 (23) | 62 (17) | 48 (9) | 35 (2) |
| Avg low °F (°C) | 16 (-9) | 18 (-6) | 27 (-3) | 37 (3) | 48 (10) | 57 (14) | 62 (18) | 60 (17) | 53 (13) | 46 (8) | 32 (0) | 22 (-5) |
| Rainfall inches (mm) | 1.9 (50) | 1.7 (43) | 2.4 (71) | 3.0 (80) | 2.9 (78) | 3.6 (92) | 3.1 (80) | 3.4 (88) | 2.8 (75) | 2.2 (66) | 2.7 (67) | 2.5 (64) |
Sports Teams
The Detroit area has several professional and semi-pro teams. These are:
Crime table
The crime table has been moved here on the basis of peer review suggestions, which states that the table doesn't make much sense unless it includes comparisons with national averages. PentawingTalk 06:53, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
| 2004 Crime statistics[2][3] | ||||
| Crime | Detroit- | per 100,000 | USA- | per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 384 | 43 | 16,137 | 5.5 |
| Rape | 714 | 81 | 94,635 | 32.2 |
| Robbery | 5,452 | 611 | 401,326 | 136.7 |
| Assault | 9,356 | 1,049 | 854,911 | 291.1 |
| Burglary | 12,202 | 1,368 | 2,143,456 | 729.9 |
| Larceny | 20,640 | 2,314 | 6,947,685 | 2,365.9 |
| Auto Theft | 24,573 | 2,755 | 1,237,114 | 421.3 |
| TOTAL | 73,326 | 8,220 | N/A | N/A |
- I would suggest that this is more data than we need to illustrate the point and that the crime totals be removed leaving only the comparison of the rates. That would make for a more readable table and more clearly illustrate the subject. Rmhermen 18:42, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
Example of my suggestion:
| 2004 Crime statistics (per 100,000)[4][5] | ||
| Crime | Detroit | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 43 | 5.5 |
| Rape | 81 | 32 |
| Robbery | 611 | 137 |
| Assault | 1,049 | 291 |
| Burglary | 1,368 | 730 |
| Larceny | 2,314 | 2,366 |
| Auto Theft | 2,755 | 421 |
- I have updated the rates and cited the FBI source. Whatever clean-up you think is necessary, but I think we should leave the full table on the talk page. Jtmichcock 18:52, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
Summer Olympics
I want to know what the discussion about Detroit being able to host the 2016 Summer Olympics is supposed to mean. Based on what I think it means, I think it is evidence that if the 2016 Summer Olympics do not get to be in the United States, then Detroit is a probable city for 2020. Any questions?? Georgia guy 23:03, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
Name
What is the etymology of "Detroit"? Neither this article, nor Fort Detroit mentions where the name comes from or what it means. In French, I believe it means "strait," but what strait? Where? Fishhead64 07:19, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
- Never mind - found out under Detroit River. I will add it to the article. Fishhead64 07:21, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
- ^ Weatherbase: Detroit, Michigan accessed April 25, 2006
- ^ Detroit Crime Barometer (October 2005). Wayne State University.
- ^ Crime in the United States 2004. Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (accessed May 5, 2006).
- ^ Detroit Crime Barometer (October 2005). Wayne State University.
- ^ Crime in the United States 2004. Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (accessed May 5, 2006).