Charles Matthews wrote:
When something is already unverifiable, highly partisan POV, I wonder why it needs to be labelled 'original research' as well.
Because what is "POV" is often highly contested, especially by people who aren't that familiar with the policy. Original research is often easier to discern and prove when the person in question has no sources to back up his theory or belief. Not that I haven't run into the "this isn't original research, these are simply the facts" defence as well.
Jay.