Talk:Patricia Petersen

Conflict of Interest editing
Don't see what the problem is. All information is sourced and referenced. Unless Wiki is only for publishing negative information about individuals then I don't see the problem. Perhaps Wiki isn't objective and I've missed the point of it. I thought that the idea was to provide factual, unbiased information about individuals. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker3 (talk • contribs) 09:06, 11 December 2017 (UTC)

This note is for two purposes: firstly to note on the talkpage the problems with COI editing that are evident from the page history, and secondly to make a direct plea to the anonymous editor making these edits, given that their dynamic IP address makes talkpage contact impossible. I would first refer the user to User talk:111.220.249.29, where I outlined concerns regarding editing patterns. Secondly, I would point out that editing in areas where one may have a conflict of interest requires caution, and that editing to promote one's own interests is disallowed. If you are the subject of the article and have concerns with the content, you should read the advice for dealing about articles about yourself. This article has been protected from editing for editing in violation of these policies in the past, and it can happen again.

Also, there are some more technical concerns:
 * Using the show preview button before making an edit can prevent the need for large numbers of consecutive edits, which makes it easier to keep track of different revisions.
 * Per the Manual of style, we do not use academic titles in articles. There is no need to add "Dr" to the beginning of Petersen's name.
 * Ideally, articles should be written in prose paragraphs. The separation of the article into a so-called "laundry list" of consecutive, unrelated, one-sentence paragraphs is undesireable.
 * References are added with inline syntax, see WP:CITEFOOT for a tutorial.

I strongly suggest that you take this advice on-board, and encourage you to engage with other editors regarding concerns with the article on this page. -- Lear's Fool 13:42, 19 October 2010 (UTC)


 * I would also suggest that it may be worth creating an account so as to make talkpage discussion possible. -- Lear's Fool 13:55, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

This page is continuing to receive significant conflict of interesting editing and needs some scrutiny. I will take a closer look when I can. Robert Brockway (talk) 15:23, 17 March 2013 (UTC)

Recent changes
The recent changes are sourced, referenced. There is nothing wrong with them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Roadblocker3 (talk • contribs) 09:03, 11 December 2017 (UTC)

An IP editor has attempted to make significant changes on a number of occasions, and I am explaining why I have again removed some changes in order to start a discussion about Wikipedia's procedures and what is best for the article. Before re-adding material, please explain how these problems can be overcome. Johnuniq (talk) 05:40, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
 * In the lead, the new text "media personality, playwright and author" is not sourced (what reliable source uses these terms to describe the subject?).
 * The text "lectures in Economics at a university in Queensland" needs a source because otherwise it is just made up (it may well be true, but material must be verifiable). It is not satisfactory to edit a WP:BLP article based on personal knowledge (actually, that's not satisfactory for any article, but particularly not for a BLP).
 * This source does not verify the text "rejecting an offer to be the candidate".

--A Brisbane Times article is not evidence of a PhD in Philosophy. Reference removed 24 March 2013 19:20 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.150.65.72 (talk) 09:23, 24 March 2013 (UTC)

--There is no evidence of Dr Petersen lecturing in economics or politics at JCU. The search offered as evidence and source for this information merely lists her as a JCU Brisbane Teaching Staff. She is not listed as a lecturer in any faculty. This source[ https://secure.jcu.edu.au/app/contact/index.cfm?fuseaction=public&type=faculty&data_entered=petersen&search_type=by_name&search.x=0&search.y=0] does not verify the text ″She is a lecturer in economics and politics″ 110.143.41.128 (talk) 06:11, 29 October 2013 (UTC)

"Splitting the Labor vote"
This is an opinion, and not fact. Comment has been deleted. Dr Petersen is very anti-Labor, and as a result would not likely attract many Labor voters. The 2012 saw record swings to the LNP in all seats - Ian Berry's victory was more a result of a pro-LNP swing, not due to Dr Petersen. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.6.245.185 (talk) 10:55, 16 July 2012 (UTC)

Recent changes
Have once again removed the references to Dr Petersen 'splitting the Labor vote' as there is no evidence of this. Petersen and her supporters are quite anti-Labor and therefore Petersen would not lure Labor voters. Ian Berry was elected as part of a wider LNP swing that delivered a decisive majority and left Labor with only 7 out of 89 seats.

Further to this, references to Dr Petersen being the leader of a political party, Australian Independents, has been removed. There is no such political party registered with the Australian Electoral Commission. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 57.70.27.233 (talk) 06:57, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Continual re-edits
Someone has been continually re-adding the references to Dr Petersen being the leader of a political party, Australian Independents. There is no verifiable source for this, and no political party by that name is registered with the Queensland Electoral Commission or Australian Electoral Commission. Also - there is no evidence that Dr Petersen 'split' the Labor vote in the seat of Ipswich. Dr Petersen is vocally anti-ALP, so it is unlikely that many that would vote for her would previously be ALP voters. The seat of Ipswich saw a 21.2% swing to conservative parties (LNP and KAP) which would have accounts for the vast majority of the swing against Rachel Nolan. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 57.70.27.233 (talk) 01:31, 31 October 2012 (UTC)
 * A party does not have to be registered to be worth a mention, and there are plenty of sources for this one (not that it deserves its own article or anything). I agree entirely on the idea that Petersen "split" the Labor vote being unverifiable, and dubious to boot. Frickeg (talk) 02:19, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Take your point on the political party. Being that Dr Petersen has merely stated that she plans to create such a party makes me delete any mention to it though. There is nothing to show that the party exists other than Dr Petersen mentioning it on social media lot. The party has no website etc. If the other party who is editing this page wanted to put something along the lines of "Dr Petersen has announced that she will create a political party named Australian Independents" then that would be fine as there are sources to back that up. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 57.70.27.233 (talk) 02:35, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Added correct information on party (regarding unregistered status) 7th March 2013 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.150.78.243 (talk) 12:12, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

Edits have removed material highlighting a recent election loss. These have been reinserted. Don't want to start a revert war so whoeever is doing this should be mindful that this is an encylopedia, not a page for promoting a particular agenda. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daninbrisvegas (talk • contribs) 06:52, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

New Edit
Hello. I have updated the Patricia Petersen page to make it more biographical and relevant. I am aware of the previous edits and revisions on this page and the accusations that come with it. I believe the content I have added is relevant to Dr Petersen's numerous attempts to enter parliament. There is no salacious information included, just a history of Dr Petersen's attempts to be an elected official. I welcome constructive feedback to my edits (first time editor - go easy on me!) but I believe the information I have added should not be deleted. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SnapMcCrackle (talk • contribs) 01:05, 29 March 2016 (UTC)

I have noticed that my edits were reverted and with no good reason given as to why. I would ask that before someone revert this back to the earlier entry (with far less information on Petersen's electoral history and numerous references that no longer exist) that they engage with me as to why they are reverting my edit.--SnapMcCrackle (talk) 06:40, 20 April 2016 (UTC)


 * You are right to discuss concerns here about the removal of edits that you made. I have no interest in the subject of this page (apart from fixing a spelling error) but have now checked all the edits you made and the citations given for each one. I can confirm they are all valid and well-referenced. I support your reversion of the unhelpful content removal by Choise, which was accompanied by the edit summary of 'political bigotry' which is equally inappropriate. I also note that you have now just reverted that deletion, and have left a note on the user's Talk page; both actions seem sensible. Parkywiki (talk) 07:46, 25 April 2016 (UTC)

Unregistered editors
The article is now semi-protected. However, you may request edits to be made by starting a new section on this page and adding beneath the section header accompanied by a clear and specific description of the requested change. For any change that might be controversial, obtain consensus before placing the template. --Malcolmxl5 (talk) 08:42, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
 * FWIW, I have not even looked at the content of the additions before reverting. Something that the recent IP editor is doing has broken the references multiple times, and it is easier to recover from that breaking by reverting than by doing the arduous re-linking of each reference. – Jonesey95 (talk) 15:54, 11 December 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 April 2019
The reference provided for this statement (ref 26) in the text "Petersen admitted to reporting Cr Tully to the Crime and Misconduct Commission and was subsequently charged by police after Cr Tully accused her of threatening him" DOES NOT in any way shape or form make any reference to a Crime and Misconduct Commission or verify the statement. The statement is VEXACIOUS and MALICIOUS in intent and MUST be removed. USER 117.120.16.139 (talk) 22:29, 7 April 2019 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done – Þjarkur (talk) 22:57, 7 April 2019 (UTC)

Academic Life
ACADEMIC LIFE

Please change "Patricia May Petersen is an Australian academic from Ipswich, Queensland." to

Patricia Petersen is an Australian academic, from Ipswich Queensland, who has given papers as an invited speaker at universities all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, India, the US, England and Scotland.

Petersen was a Visiting Scholar in the Philosophy Department at New York University in 1997, Visiting Fellow at St Andrews University Scotland in 2000, Visiting Fellow at the Tibetan Institute of Higher Learning Varanasi India in 2001, a Visiting Fellow and Residential Lecturer at Queens College, University of Melbourne in 2001, a Fellow and Residential Lecturer at St Hilda’s College, University of Melbourne in 2002 and has been an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne since 2002.

Dr Petersen has lectured in Arts and Business at the University of Melbourne, RMIT, University of New South Wales, University of Notre Dame, Central Queensland University and James Cook University.

 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tonywatson696 (talk • contribs) 12:55, 21 September 2019 (UTC)


 * ❌. See below.  –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 13:50, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

ABOUT DR PATRICIA PETERSEN

Patricia May Petersen is an Australian academic,law graduate,celebrity, writer, director, actress,model, visual artist and musician.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tonywatson696 (talk • contribs) 12:57, 21 September 2019 (UTC)


 * ❌. See below.  –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 13:50, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

VOLUNTARY WORK
VOLUNTARY WORK

Patricia Petersen, on weekends, at the request of parents, looks after aboriginal children from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. She teaches the children art, music, literacy and numeracy and assists them with their homework.

Petersen also teaches women and children self-defence on a voluntary basis.

Petersen won the "QT Youth Cares Award” for "outstanding contribution to the community” as a teenager.

 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Tonywatson696 (talk • contribs) 12:56, 21 September 2019 (UTC)


 * ❌, mostly per WP:ABOUTSELF. Given the apparent history of promotional editing on this page, that all of this is sourced to a personal website, and that these requests are all by a brand new account, I'm declining these requests.  Please find sources independent of the subject, and see Wikipedia's policies about editing with a conflict of interest.  –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 13:55, 21 September 2019 (UTC)