Talk:Peter Oppegard

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Privacy Concerns and Unreliable Information

While media outlets have reported on the allegations and investigation, it is essential to note that these reports primarily rely on statements made by individuals. The United States Center for SafeSport has not publicly provided details about the specific reasons for the suspension, which means that the information in the articles is based on hearsay rather than official confirmation. This lack of verification from a primary source raises concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the information presented. Wikipedia's policy on Biographies of Living Persons emphasizes the importance of providing well-sourced, unbiased, and verifiable information, especially when dealing with sensitive allegations that could significantly impact a person's reputation and privacy. In the case of Peter Oppegard's page, the inclusion of hearsay-based content does not meet the platform's guidelines for reliable sourcing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Duebstep (talk • contribs) 22:26, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed deletion of Peter Oppegard

The article Peter Oppegard has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

I propose the deletion of Peter Oppegard's Wikipedia page due to privacy concerns, potential harm caused by sensitive personal information, and the inclusion of unverified content based on hearsay. In line with Wikipedia's Biographies of Living Persons policy, we must prioritize the privacy rights and safety of the subject when addressing potentially harmful content. The page in question features details about Peter Oppegard's personal life that are not directly related to his professional accomplishments, potentially infringing on his right to privacy. Moreover, such information could negatively impact his reputation and safety, going against Wikipedia's guidelines. We have noted that SafeSupport, the organization cited as the source of the personal information, has not made any public statements corroborating the details presented in the article. This brings into question the reliability and accuracy of the information provided. Including content based on hearsay or potentially false claims compromises the integrity of Wikipedia and contradicts the platform's dedication to delivering accurate, well-sourced, and unbiased information. Given these concerns, I request the community to consider deleting Peter Oppegard's Wikipedia page or, at the very least, removing sensitive personal information and any content lacking verification from reliable sources. By doing so, we can protect Peter Oppegard's privacy and maintain the high standards set by the Wikipedia community.

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Please consider improving the page to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. Duebstep (talk) 18:25, 2 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I have edited this page to bring it in line with what is stated in the provided source and have removed mention of his minor children as that is a) irrelevant, and b) not supported by the sources even if it were relevant. Bgsu98 (Talk) 21:07, 2 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your efforts to edit the page and remove the mention of Peter Oppegard's minor children. However, I would like to reiterate my concerns about the "Abuse allegations and suspension" section, specifically regarding the reliability of the sources and the hearsay nature of the information.

While media outlets have reported on the allegations and investigation, it is essential to note that these reports primarily rely on statements made by individuals. The United States Center for SafeSport has not publicly provided details about the specific reasons for the suspension, which means that the information in the articles is based on hearsay rather than official confirmation. This lack of verification from a primary source raises concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the information presented.

Wikipedia's policy on Biographies of Living Persons emphasizes the importance of providing well-sourced, unbiased, and verifiable information, especially when dealing with sensitive allegations that could significantly impact a person's reputation and privacy. In the case of Peter Oppegard's page, the inclusion of hearsay-based content does not meet the platform's guidelines for reliable sourcing.

Given the above concerns, I kindly request that the community reconsider the removal of the page, or at the very least,

The removal of the “Abuse allegations and suspension" section. Doing so would help maintain the high standards of accuracy and reliability set by the Wikipedia community while protecting the privacy and reputation of the subject. Duebstep (talk) 19:49, 3 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]