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I just removed an external link as useless. My reasoning is, per WP:ELNO, that the link "does not provide a unique resource beyond what the article would contain if it became a Featured article." I see no reason why a very short webpage with two-sentence definitions should be appended to this much longer and more thorough article. Binksternet (talk) 13:53, 1 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

gamimena paidia —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.228.131.82 (talk) 13:12, 10 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

C or K?

Is it "disk jockey" or "disc jockey"? And why? Thanks, Maikel (talk) 13:39, 21 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I dispute the statement about it "originally" being spelled "disk jockey" and then changing because of compact discs. As far as I'm concerned, it has always been spelled "disc jockey".

There may be differences in American vs. British, Canadian, etc., spellings. Also I do agree that the computer "floppy disk" was normally spelled with a k, while the cd-rom disc with a c. But I don't agree that the same thing is true with phonograph records. IamNotU (talk) 22:22, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Wikipedia Article spells with a c (Disc) so who knows? Billyshoe99 (talk) 15:58, 7 March 2010 (UTC)Billyshoe99Billyshoe99 (talk) 15:58, 7 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This should be flagged as not reflecting world view.

'Disc' is the UK spelling, 'Disk' was the US spelling. The 'disc' in CD was spelled that way because the medium was a co-production between Sony (Japanese) and Philips (European), both of whom spell it that way. Although I have no personal knowledge of this, I believe the US has now adopted 'Disc' for music media and 'Disk' for computer media, leading to some confusion over how to spell the word on the Hi-MD format, which uses the same media for both. 80.229.236.30 (talk) 14:42, 4 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article seems old

The mobile DJs I've seen just have a laptop and music gear. Haven't seen discs for 5+ years. What do you think? Daniel.Cardenas (talk) 17:32, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know of several who still use CDs, and some who lug heavy crates of vinyl. Not everybody sees the need to stay current with technology, especially if what they have is working for them. Binksternet (talk) 17:37, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HIGHEST AWARDED DISC JOCKEY

Hi Everyone

I am trying to find out who ias the world highest awarded D.J He/She must be voted on by the entertainment industry in general not by a company.. He/She is NOT a radio Disc Jockey and must be either a club or function D.J.

Has your country got awards for D.J's ( Not Radio ) Here is Australia we have the Entertainer of the Year Awards where votes are taken from every area of the Industry ( Entertainment Industry )

I would love you to email me please prior to the end of Febuary

At aussiemagic2007@hotmail.com with as much info as you can

Regards

paul J. Tyler —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.105.109.53 (talk) 04:42, 10 February 2010 (UTC) deadmau5 is the sickes dj in the world —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.208.173.198 (talk) 15:04, 8 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Add a 2000s subselection

With the changes in technology in the 2000s, the article could be improved by adding a "2000s" subsection.69.181.118.225 (talk) 01:54, 18 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Need help to improve my article

Hello, I just made article about clubbing subculture. In order to attract some new editors, I was a bit violent last night in editing this one, sorry. I would be glad if you can somehow link my article Clubbing here, and help me improve mine. --Nemanjanede (talk) 14:12, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cite your sources and you'll have more luck bringing something about clubbing to this article. If you're short on reliable ones, try the books Last night a dj saved my life: the history of the disc jockey, Subcultures: cultural histories and social practice, Beyond subculture: pop, youth and identity in a postcolonial world, Digital diversions: youth culture in the age of multimedia and Music and youth culture. Cheers! Binksternet (talk) 14:33, 16 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Narrow focus

This article has almost no mention of the radio history of DJs. No mention of their hit-making power in the '50s and '60s via airplay. And no mention of Wolfman Jack? I mean, I know it's only Wikipedia but come on!