By happenstance I just noticed the wording of the lgbt+ tag:
The LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and sexual/gender minorities) tag may be used where issues of sexuality, gender, or lack there of, are central to the question
Unless I'm misreading this it sounds like the tag is considered appropriate when issues of sexuality or gender are or are not central to the question? Seems like that can't be correct because then it would always be applicable?
It should be read as three possible conditions that would effect the question:
Because the lack of those things can impact a question and it is important that the tag is inclusive of Aromantic, Asexual, and Agender folks.
Well spotted! Like the other answer explains, the + includes people who lack a gender/sexuality/romantic disposition.
Since the best way to fix confusion is by an edit, I've been talking to another mod and we propose to edit the tag usage guidance to:
Use this tag when issues specific to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or other sexual/gender minorities impact the interpersonal interaction in the question. Don't use it when a member of the LGBT+ community is involved, but them being LGBT+ isn't relevant to the question.
Right now, The LGBT+ wiki so far only includes when to do/don't use this tag, but that info is supposed to go in the tag usage guidance: The tag wiki is supposed to be a general introduction to a topic defined by that tag. They're a place to consolidate and form a sub-community around a tag. They contain, among other things, frequently asked questions in the tag, top users in the tag, and best recent answers in the tag.. Not a list of when to (not) use a tag.
I propose we edit the tag usage guidance to the proposed sentence above and clear the tag wiki until someone proposes a proper one. (This is status-completed on 18/03/2020)
