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The article can include instances when the term has been debated and say that it has no consistent definition. But it is not neutral to say the term is controversial when it is also widely used. Stormy160 (talk) 12:18, 19 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

Being widely used does not erase being controversial. There are widely used terms that are controversial and the article for them identifies them as such. For example, Anchor baby , Gay agenda. Sincerely, North8000 (talk) 20:24, 23 September 2026 (UTC)Reply

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Labelling something as "controversial" in the short description and lede implies a negative conotation.