That sort of term manipulation is exactly the problem with wikipedia, and it is thoroughly enabled by the site's current administration. And notice who is at the center of it - NSLE, an administrator.
Meanwhile look at other wikipedia "lists" that are more PC in nature and fit with the leftist agenda. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_famous_gay_lesbian_and_bisexual_people for example, which lists not only living and admitted homosexuals but dozens of famous people who have been dead for hundreds of years who are now "claimed" as gay or lesbian by the radical homosexual activist community based on speculation, rumor, and circumstantial evidence. Crap like the stuff that appears on this list is not "scholarly" or encylopedia-like. It's shoddy political propaganda from the exact same people who push the "Abe Lincoln was gay" crap. Hey, wait a minute...Lincoln's on that list!
And who do you think is responsible for this monstrosity of a list being on wikipedia? Not the normal users. The homo list is vigorously maintained and guarded by a handful of wikipedia administrators!
Jtdirl - a far left admin who has left wing political rants all over his profile page including a picture of Bush and Cheney labled "asses of evil"
Willmcw - another leftist administrator who seems to be a homo activist (This creature always seems to be there promoting an agenda on any article about homosexual politics or pederasty).
Radiant! - another lib admin
Katefan0 - another leftist administrator and the same lady who was posting at all the "beware of the freeper invasion" notices last night.
I want to make something explicitly clear here.
This is the place to rant about the evils of liberals/leftists/"homos"/and whatever the hell else you decide to be pissed off at.
Take it to wikipedia, and I will shoot you down. Personal attacks are off limits. I don't care if its baby murdering femi-nazi or old whitey who's out to supress the rights of women everywhere, make it personal, and you make yourself a problem.
By the by "
This is a partial list of confirmed and debated famous people who were or are gay, lesbian or bisexual. The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time— the word "gay" wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century. See homosexuality and bisexuality for more about the primary (and by far the most controversial) distinguishing criterion of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people."
Confirmed and debated. First bloody line. You said it yourself, people think that Lincon was gay. I personally couldn't care less.-- but its a verified fact that people are saying it. Thus we insert that verified fact (that some people think so)
The "beware of freeper" notice was actually just a heads up. Anytime we get an influx of new users, we tend to get an influx of vandals, an influx of misguided newbies, and an influx of potential great editors. I like catogories two and three. I see alot of thought and basic politesse here that suggests people can fit in those two catagories. You're on your way to number one with your adminstrator targeting crusade.
One more thing. I'm not sure if this is an idiot Freeper (a specific kind of freeper, that is, an idiot who happens to be here) or just a generic idiot, but it doesn't matter. Along with personal attacks, no legal threats on Wikipedia. None. For example:
(That was your last chance. Long flight from Tokyo to US courts, bud. I am in contact with Jimbo Wales as we speak. You need to find a better hobby. YOU ARE PUBLISHING LIBELOUS INFORMATION. Fact.)
This user is on his way to a permaban.