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User:Ritchie333/NOTCENSORED isn't just about boobies

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Not censored, but not really what the policy is about
This man is WP:NOTCENSORED and neither are his views.

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:

(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)

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