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Latest comment: 11 years ago4 comments3 people in discussion
Just because an event is unflattering is not a reason to remove it from a person's biography. A properly sourced account of an event is proper for Wikipedia. See Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Public figures. "If an allegation or incident is notable, relevant, and well-documented, it belongs in the article—even if it is negative and the subject dislikes all mention of it."
This section complies with the requirements of Wikipedia's BLP policy: it has reliable sources — ESPN is a national journalistic entity; it documents a notable incident — do a google search of Greg McMackin and the top hits all involve the gay slur incident, and the writing of this section was dispassionate — it documented the event without condemnation or praise — it merely stated what happened. Finally, it is not libel if it is true. Because of the large amount of publicity of this incident, and the fact that it was on tape, there is not dispute about its truthfulness. —Ute in DC (talk) 12:34, 29 April 2010 (UTC)Reply
With all do respect Ute in DC, this event does not warrant a heading within a BLPs and the word "controversy" is subjective. Google search reflects the viral effect of agenda driven bloggers due to the sensitivity and sensationalism of a one time incindent. Do a Google search "gay slur controversy" and hits bring "Jerry Lewis, Ann Coulter, Shia La Bouf, etc." all of whom do not have Wikipedia entries documenting or heading "controversy" events. This inclusion of "gay slur controversy" as a heading continues to perpetuate the sensationalism of this one time incident thus contentious-causing potential damage to LP reputation and institutional reputation in a highly competitive industry of college athletics and recruiting. The placement and heading are suspect.Techpro42 (talk) 19:17, 29 April 2010 (UTC)Protech42Reply
If your objection is the heading and placement, we should address those concerns. What heading would you prefer? And where would you like it placed? Factual relevant information should be included in an article. —Ute in DC (talk) 19:22, 29 April 2010 (UTC)Reply
I actually came to this page to find information about the incident, only to see it not mentioned. He took a 30-day suspension and a 7% pay cut, and made national headlines with the story, so I'm confused as to why this wouldn't be considered a noteworthy mention in an entry about his career. Esprix (talk) 17:10, 4 February 2013 (UTC)Reply
