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As a compendium of all available knowledge, Wikipedia inevitably covers many topics that are considered especially sensitive, controversial, or even distasteful among the public. If an editor finds themselves editing in such an area, especially when feeling an unpopular viewpoint has not received its due weight, it is important for all parties to understand the potential judgments they may face.
While it is essential to maintain a reasonably clear threshold for inappropriate behavior, it is also necessary to remain vigilant in ensuring that editors are not misunderstood due to the high tension levels in a particular topic area.