Is this conflict of interest?

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tombaker@acs.bu.edu
Thu, 30 Jun 1994 15:53:56 -0400


We heard From: r.boys@genie.geis.com
on Date: Thu, 30 Jun 94 03:44:00 UTC

rb->Motorola makes microprocessors. A fellow wants to write a FAQ on a certain
rb->type of them. He works for the division of Motorola that manufactures and
rb->markets these devices.

rb->Is this a conflict of interest?

That depends. Certainly not for questions like "What is the register setup of
this chip".

For questions like "Is this chip better than Intel's", we cannot prejudge
a bias for the fellow; that's for him to figure out. For instance, I'm certain
that I could do a good job of reporting in an unbiased manner. Maybe he can,
too.

rb->Should he write the FAQ?

Okay by me. Very glad he wants to volunteer his work.

rb->Is anyone going to have a problem with this?

Not me.

rb->What if he made a disclaimer?

Why not, indeed? Can't be too safe.

Tom Baker

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