[WikiEN-l] Conflict of Interest

[Fred Bauder]

I got a lot out of it despite the obvious lack of references, which is
what sometimes happens when people well acquainted with a subject write
about it, a very good detailed article with few references. As long as you
don't start fighting one another, I see little harm in some "puffing". Who
better than someone acquainted with a subject to look up the appropriate
references?

Conflict of interest is more than involvement. It is seeking, and
attempting to maintain advantage, through skewing the content of the
article. Insisting on it; thus saddling the encyclopedia with an inferior
article which is strongly defended. As to the Oratory of Saint Philip
Neri, who objectively comments on it? I ask because I do not know. Such
objective comments are the appropriate source. What is the proper content
of objective comments about a religious order or a congregation? Who
studies either and measures them? What can you say that is useful or
sensible to the rest of the world, who is neither English, Irish, nor
Catholic?

Fred

> I created a couple of articles about local Catholic churches (of
> outstanding architecture). I have been away on campus for a while and
> have not been able to check my articles. I will admit that my original
> wasn't great but it has now been transformed into an advert for the
> current order running the church see
> http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Church_of_the_Holy_Name_of_Jesus%2C_Manchester&diff=178098919&oldid=82928398
> -
> the new text is very dodgy but definately compliments my original text.
> Should I be bold and delete the text which offends me? I am
> unfortunately a congregant of the church and I know that the person who
> has written most of the new text is a cleric in the order. From both
> sides there is a conflict of interest. comments?
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