Wikipedia Bans Editing of Franklin Scandal Page, Labels It a Hoax

The internet was abuzz this week with news that Wikipedia had banned editing on the page about the Franklin scandal, labeling it a hoax. The Franklin scandal is an alleged child prostitution ring and political cover-up in Nebraska in the 1980s and 1990s. It has been subject to much debate over the years, but now Wikipedia has taken a stance on it by labeling it as a hoax and banning any further edits to its page. The move came after months of back-and-forth between editors who were divided over how to characterize the allegations made in the scandal. One group argued that there was enough evidence to label it as fact while another group argued that there wasn't enough evidence for such a claim and labeled it as speculation or conspiracy theory. After much deliberation, Wikipedia decided to label it as a hoax and ban any further edits on its page. This decision has caused quite an uproar among those who believe in the validity of the allegations made in the scandal. Many have accused Wikipedia of censorship and bias for taking such an extreme stance on what is still largely considered an open question by many people. Others argue that since there isn't enough reliable evidence available to make any definitive claims one way or another, then labeling it as a hoax is actually more honest than claiming otherwise without sufficient proof. Whatever your opinion may be on this matter, one thing is certain: this decision will no doubt continue to spark debate amongst those interested in this case for some time to come. With so much uncertainty surrounding what really happened during this period of time, only time will tell if we ever get closer to finding out what really happened at Franklin or if this case will remain shrouded in mystery forevermore.