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Why didn't the author pu Quogue in the list of Hamlets/Villages. It is right in-between Westhampton Beach and Hampton Bays, which are both on the list. I would know because I live there. It is most certainly in the Hamptons.
, Montauk isn't in the hamptons? what about quogue? (Any time some TV show says they have something "in the hamptons" it's in quogue)
And this fails to mention that there are still many many middle class to lower class people living in the hamptons (especially hampton bays - called "the poor hampton").
Grievre 19:52, 23 Oct 2004 (UTC)
It completely fails to mention the abject poverty, there are immigrant communities living in tent cities. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ForrestFire11 (talk • contribs) 03:41, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
Even in supposedly affluent East Hampton, there are large numbers of migrant workers from countries such as Colombia and Ecuador, who move there to take advantage of the construction industry spawned by the presence of the upper-class. Huh? supposedly ? affluent. Firstly, its no secret that the Hamptons are extremely affluent, not supposedly. Secondly, It comes as no surprise to me as someone living in an affluent area that there are migrant workers. As in most parts of the US the migrant workers flock to the affluent areas for several reasons. One, there is rarely a lack of construction work both homes and commercial. Two, generally speaking affluent people employ other people do to yard work, landscaping, maintenance work etc. And these are jobs that today many Americans wont do. Three, there are usually, restaurants, malls, hotels etc. where migrant workers can usually find employment. Mac Domhnaill 23:04, 29 March 2006 (UTC)
There's good information in this article, but the tone is that of a travel brochure with lines like these:
Southampton has a decidedly colonial feel, and its Job Lane's shopping district oozes chic.
Many oldtime fisherman continue to call Hampton Bays home. It enjoys access to Peconic and Shinnecock Bays as well as the Atlantic Ocean.
Could use a little cleanup. 216.98.197.149 00:05, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
It links to the English town instead of the Long Island counterpart and needs to be corrected. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Merlin33 (talk • contribs) 05:18, 13 April 2007 (UTC).
This particular article was slammed by Newsday on April 17, 2007 for numerous errors. Read the article. This article is clearly written by folks who don't know what they are writing and don't cite sources -- all violations of Wiki policy. This article should say nothing but that the Hamptons consist of Southampton (town), New York and East Hampton (town), New York. Everything else here is speculation. Further it's impossible to keep up with the revolving door of Hamptonites. The damage is now done. Thanks alot. Americasroof 20:33, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
Shouldn't South Shore (Long Island) be linked or mentioned? Badagnani (talk) 06:09, 31 August 2008 (UTC)
Should be under "Hamptons" Purplebackpack89 (talk) 04:02, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
Pleaes add a link to Hamptons.com (http://www.hamptons.com). The site has been in existance for over 10 years and serves as a resource for all things "Hamptons". —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nbbrewer (talk • contribs) 13:34, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
Hampton Bays is part of the Hamptons. Try not to pretend like it isn't. I'm sure the people of that town are tired of it. Imnotimportant (talk) 22:55, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
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There is no official or commonly accepted knowledge as to what "The Hamptons" are. This page will continuously be edited as different users try to edit "The Hamptons" to their own definition.
If you object, please state your reasons why. --rbn 18:08, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
The section "Summer colony" and its usage in this article should be limited to the period prior to about 1950 when The Hamptons were geographically isolated and hosted a relatively small number of the wealthy who spent summers there in their "cottages," as they called their country estates. It was not a place for people, however rich, who had to be back in Manhattan on Monday for work. Succeeding sections with appropriate titles should cover the period after the 50s. There are probably about 3 sections that could be added, one covering the period prior to the real estate boom, the boom, and the contemporary situation. User:Fred Bauder Talk 10:26, 7 August 2015 (UTC)
I grew up in East Hampton, as did my parents, their parents, etc. I was born in the late 50s. I grew up in paradise. My family goes back to the 1700s there. Lighthouse Keepers, Baymen, whaler, Coast Guard and more. There were some wealthy people there. They were considerate and friendly. My Dad said "old money" actually meaning they were respectful and kind. A lot of artists and writers who loved the peace and beauty as well. I remember bottle hunting in the woods, clamming with my feet, crabbing followed by a feast at Gramma's. I spent summer days at the ocean a lot. June would get busy with families arriving. September they went home. I liked the fall through spring. Hanging out with friends and family. All the stores were "Mom and Pop" ones. I knew all the owners. They knew me, I looked like my Mom. My one hope is that the local history stays in tact. I hope locals write about what it was like. Although I have many stories, I'm not quite sure if personal info should be shared. There was a book written ages ago that my Dad was in. I'll leave it there. The beauty of East Hampton isn't "all that glitters is gold" it's the local families, the Montauk Indians,the nature what truly glitters is the sea. BonacRocks (talk) 16:52, 12 February 2024 (UTC)
I don’t doubt the Hamptons is evoked but I don’t believe Leave the World Behind is technically set there, they just say Long Island. Indeed at the end they can see Manhattan which would suggest (implausibly) more something like Great Neck… 73.244.193.8 (talk) 14:40, 25 February 2024 (UTC)