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Regarding this edit, which was repeated recently: The issue is not whether the material is factual, or even whether the writing needs improvement. The problem is that the section is entirely unsourced, and I can't independently find any sources that discuss this concept. It also doesn't appear to match the definition of shill, which is "a person who publicly helps a person or organization without disclosing that they have a close relationship with the person or organization." (emphasis mine) What's described in the passage in question is a person who does have a public relationship with the person or organization. It certainly sounds like bad-faith business practices, but I don't see the connection to this article. Ibadibam ( talk) 18:21, 25 March 2015 (UTC)
I would like to see a section in this article about jurors who might be "planted" with the intent to influence the verdict in a trial. 216.23.185.158 ( talk) 22:41, 16 January 2014 (UTC)
I'm going to draw up a list of well sourced additions to make. I'll be focusing on the state practice of shilling, where there is information available. I will not be making dubious claims as above and instead focusing on allegations and documented fact where available. I may also change the structure of the page. Do people think that it needs a definition vs. history section? With a history section we could list famous examples and this is pretty typical for a word.
Content I will probably add:
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIA_influence_on_public_opinion — Preceding unsigned comment added by Senor Freebie ( talk • contribs) 23:38, 7 February 2011 (UTC) * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mockingbird * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mass_Appeal * Elements of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chaos * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Student_Association — Preceding unsigned comment added by Senor Freebie ( talk • contribs) 15:46, 8 February 2011 (UTC) * Particularly information from this source http://www.nowpublic.com/world/uncovered-british-journalists-who-are-spooks * Some of this mans claims http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Shayler * Relation to a false flag operation * Relation to a puppet regime, eg. that they often claim to represent their nation but actually represent another power * Relation to state sponsored counter-revolutionaries / insurgents? This seems like perhaps a bit of a stretch. * More later ... feel free to put stuff into a list for me that you want added.-- Senor Freebie ( talk) 22:05, 7 February 2011 (UTC)