Talk:Autofellatio/FAQ
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Q: Why is there a pornographic/obscene illustration on this article?
A: People's definitions of "pornographic" and "obscene" can vary widely. It's not up to Wikipedia to decide what may or may not be pornographic and obscene— that is up to our editors and the Wikipedia community. The main reasons for the inclusion of an illustration such as this is that Wikipedia has an established policy of including at least one suitable image in the lead section of every one of its articles. The current illustration (as of 10 September 2016[update]) depicts the act with medical clarity and after multiple discussions about other possible images which, though they showed that the act was physically possible, proved contentious for copyright and other reasons. A more full discussion of this history can be seen at WP:Pornography. The inclusion of the diagram conforms to the Wikipedia Principle of least astonishment as well as our content guidelines on offensive material.
Q: Why is the image so prominent? Can't we move it or make a special show/hide feature so it doesn't offend someone?
A: Wikipedia is not censored. Images or details contained within this article may be graphic or otherwise objectionable in order to ensure a quality article, and complete coverage of its subject matter. It is placed where the lead image must be placed: at the top of the article. Individual users can modify their own web browsers to mask images of a type that they wish not to see. For more information, please refer to our content disclaimer regarding objectionable content.
Q: Why is there only one image?
A: Images are used on Wikipedia because they have encyclopedic value and add to the reader's understanding of the subject. Images should be carefully selected, avoiding similar or repetitive images, unless a point of contrast or comparison is being made. Just as we seek to ensure that the prose of an article is clear, precise and engaging, images should be used in a similar spirit. Wikipedia is also not an image repository. An indiscriminate collection of images of the article subject should generally be avoided or moved to Wikimedia Commons. Links to the Commons categories can be added to the Wikipedia article using the {{Commonscat}} template as we have done on this article.