Austrian political observer

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Economics and Political Economy: Adding of references....is it appropriate?

Dear Austrian_political_observer, I hope all is well. I am not sure your addition of the Kohler - Tausch reference to economics and political economy is so helpful? Could you have another think. I am nobody important ... just expressing a view and suggesting, perhaps, self reverting, if, on thinking again you think/agree they might be problematic. Best wishes (Msrasnw (talk) 21:46, 11 September 2021 (UTC))

Arno Tausch for deletion all over again Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Arno_Tausch_(4th_nomination)

• Dear Austrian political observer, I think a big part of the problem is the over-pomotional approach that has been taken tothe WP page on Arno Tausch, the defence of the page by some in the AFDs and the spreading cites to him throughout WP. I suspect this is due to a lack of appreciation of the problem of conflict of interest editing. For example if you yourself have any connections with Arno Tausch that it could be wise to refrain from editing WP in a way that could be seen to be promotional and one should make some mention of any COI that could arise. This is only my view of the WP approach. Best wishes (Msrasnw (talk) 12:13, 8 July 2022 (UTC))

COI worries

• Dear Austrian political observer, I think the problems with WP:COI editing of the page on Dr Tausch and mentions of Tausch's work promoted by COI editors are the cause of the problems many have with the Tausch page. These other users: User:John de Norrona, User:Franz weber, User:Bibliographer social science seem also to be interested in this topic broadly interpreted in a COI kind of way. Editors with a COI are sometimes unaware of whether or how much it has influenced their editing and editors with a COI whenever they seek to change an affected article's content are expected to disclose it. Is this a fair worry on my part? I don't know, but it could be useful to be transparent over this. I don't mean this to be rude. Best wishes (Msrasnw (talk) 11:39, 12 July 2022 (UTC))
  • Dear Austrian political observer, I guess you are disappointed and annoyed by the draftification of the article on Arno Tausch. I think the stuff about COI is something that is a big part of the problem and you don't seem to appreciate or have addressed it. If you are thinking of editing the draft - or appealing this it could help your case to address this. Sorry about this and best wishes (Msrasnw (talk) 12:01, 14 July 2022 (UTC))

Your submission at Articles for creation: Arno Tausch (October 26)

Your recent article submission to Articles for Creation has been reviewed! Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. The reasons left by Timtrent were: Please check the submission for any additional comments left by the reviewer. You are encouraged to edit the submission to address the issues raised and resubmit after they have been resolved.

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🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦 18:43, 26 October 2022 (UTC)

Hello, Austrian political observer! Having an article draft declined at Articles for Creation can be disappointing. If you are wondering why your article submission was declined, please post a question at the Articles for creation help desk. If you have any other questions about your editing experience, we'd love to help you at the Teahouse, a friendly space on Wikipedia where experienced editors lend a hand to help new editors like yourself! See you there! 🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦 18:43, 26 October 2022 (UTC)