Requesting Account Deletion | Friendly and Helpful Forum | Keke

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In summary, the person named Keke joined a forum to discuss a specific topic, but found the answers to be too complex and asked for their account to be deleted. However, according to the forum rules, accounts and posts are not deleted on demand and it is up to the discretion of the owners and admins. Keke then asks if their account can be disabled instead and a member suggests getting banned instead of just not using the account anymore.
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Kyuuketsuki
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Hi Guys,

I only signed up to discuss a specific topic being discussed elsewhere ... never really did get the answer since the answers were mainly way over my head :)

I have to say though it's a great forum and the people on it are friendly and helpful (if a little too specialised/smart for me) and you should be proud but it's not for me so would someone kindly delete my account?

Thank'ee kindly Sirs :)

Keke
 
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From forum rules:

Greg Bernhardt said:
Neither member accounts nor a member's posts will be deleted on demand. It is up to the discretion of the forum owners and admins. Posts are for everyone's benefit and should be thought of as permanent.
 
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Borek said:
From forum rules:

I don't mind about my posts, just my account ... can my account be disabled then?

Keke
 
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What do you want to accomplish by deleting your account, as opposed to simply not using it any more?
 
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Kyuuketsuki said:
I don't mind about my posts, just my account ... can my account be disabled then?

Keke

Should be easy enough to get banned if that's what you want. I'm sure you could find a way to go out in a blaze of glory. Start talking about perpetual motion in a few forums.

I give you a day.

<wry grin>
 

1. What is the process for deleting my account?

The process for deleting your account depends on the specific platform or website you are using. Generally, you can go to your account settings or profile page and look for an option to delete your account. Some websites may require you to confirm your decision or provide a reason for deleting your account.

2. Will all of my data be permanently deleted?

Again, this depends on the platform or website. Some may permanently delete all of your data, while others may keep certain information for a period of time or for legal reasons. It is important to read the terms and conditions or privacy policy of the platform to understand their data retention policies.

3. Can I reactivate my account after deleting it?

In most cases, once you have deleted your account, you will not be able to reactivate it. This is why it is important to think carefully before deleting your account, as you may not be able to retrieve any information or connections associated with it.

4. Will deleting my account also delete my posts and comments?

Deleting your account may also delete your posts and comments, but this again depends on the platform or website. Some may allow you to choose whether or not to delete your posts and comments along with your account, while others may automatically delete this content.

5. Is there a way to temporarily deactivate my account instead of deleting it?

Some platforms may offer the option to temporarily deactivate your account instead of permanently deleting it. This means your account will not be visible to others, but you can reactivate it at any time. Again, it is important to check the platform's terms and conditions to see if this is an option.

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