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WP:NOTCENSORED is a frequently-cited policy link that explains that it is impossible for a general-purpose encyclopedia with a worldwide readership to contain views nobody will be offended by.
Often, the policy is used to justify the use of gratuitous use of pornography or other unnecessary images. e.g.: "I don't think the article on [insert suitable topic here] is something I want my children to read." "Hah! WP:NOTCENSORED!" In my view, this misses the true value of the policy, which is far more effective when used on the following viewpoints:
- Belfast, the largest city in Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom.
- Coventry was once in Warwickshire. It is now part of the county of West Midlands.
- Cyril Smith was a high-profile politician who was popular with the people of Rochdale, winning many national elections.
- Chepstow has been anachronistically referred to as part of England, but since 1974 has unambiguously been part of Wales.
- The Holocaust article should contain pictures of mass graves, executions and starvation to educate the reader's understanding of the topic.
- North Korea has a bad human rights abuse record.
- Paul Gascoigne has had numerous problems due to alcohol abuse.
- Tiger Woods' extramarital affair was exposed by the National Enquirer.
- Donald Trump has been accused of several cases of sexual harassment
(Note : the presence of these views doesn't mean I agree with all of them; indeed, a couple of these I avoid going anywhere near talking about them! Rather I am happy that Wikipedia allows them to exist)