>Motorola makes microprocessors. A fellow wants to write a FAQ on a certain
>type of them. He works for the division of Motorola that manufactures and
>markets these devices.
>
> Is this a conflict of interest?
Possibly, but not necessarily. Is he in engineering or marketing? Are his
loyalties to his employer or to his profession?
> Should he write the FAQ?
If he's the best qualified (or the only volunteer), yes. There should be a
method for including other viewpoints, though. If there's a good case to
be made for device XYZ being a piece of junk in some way, it should be
possible for that to be included without getting him fired for not echoing
the company line.
> Is anyone going to have a problem with this?
Yes. But someone will have a problem no matter what. Do your best and
ignore the consequences.
> What if he made a disclaimer?
That would be a good idea.
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