are not paid to edit on behalf of the institution paying them  huh Some indeed are Some are specifically tasked to improve the article about their institution  What youve established I think is that some paid editing is ok All we are negotiating over is where to draw the line I think youl find I largely agree with you over that line But it doesnt seem Jimbo is  I wrote an article in the field my company works on company time dont worry  no COI issues at the suggestion of my employer It seems that this is disgusting and unethical