[kwlug disc.] Microsoft in trouble for wanting Wikipedia edits

[Abram Hindle]

Unsolicited wrote:
> Chris wrote:

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> Sy wrote:
>  > They want the information presented, especially the technical
>  > information, to be as accurate as possible.  They care enough that
>  > they're willing to pay people to take the time to keep articles
>  > up-to-date, write well, cite sources and contribute to the Wikipedia.
>  > More companies should take this route.
> 
> I don't agree, at least not strictly. The rules for vendors not posting 
> / protection for bias seem to me to be there for good reason. Especially 
> to remove to as great extent as possible any 'spin'ning.

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Wikipedia cares,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest

abram