[WikiEN-l] Peodophiles and wikipedia

[Will Beback]

There are many topics that elicit strong reactions, and pedophilia is 
one of them. Because of the societal taboo concerning the topic, most 
admins and experienced editors are reluctant to participate. 
Unfortunately that reticence by conventionally-minded individuals tends 
to leave topics open to skewing by more narrowly-minded editors. That 
can lead to biased articles. Few of us *want* to deal with 
pedophile-related articles. Those that do tend to have axes to grind. It 
would be enormously beneficial to WP if more uninterested editors could 
pay attention to pedophile related articles, and other unpopular topics. 
I myself was dragged in by Katefan04, who isn't with us anymore. But it 
doesn't take an engraved invitation. I urge everyone on this email list 
to watchlist articles like
Pedophilia
North American Man/Boy Love Association
Pro-pedophile activism
Child sexual abuse
Girllove

Countless topics have engaged POV fighters. This topic is worth 
attention because of the maturity and tenaciousness of its proponents. 
Those of us who've been around a while remember various clumsy efforts 
to distort WP articles by special-interest groups, like the neo-Nazi 
StormFront crew, etc. Pedophilia is similar but different due to the 
sophistication of the POV editors.

It takes uninterested editors to balance the material. Please be among them.

Will Beback