How do I delete my account?

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In summary: So if you feel that you are not getting value from the membership, then by all means do not renew your gold membership. But please do not delete your account.In summary, the user is requesting to cancel their membership and delete their account, but the forum does not allow for accounts to be deleted in order to maintain the integrity of thread conversations. The user is reminded that they are not obligated to renew their gold membership and are encouraged to continue participating in the forum.
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I wish to cancel my membership and delete my account. Please do so or tell me how.
 
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rrw4rusty said:
I wish to cancel my membership and delete my account. Please do so or tell me how.
Maybe send me a PM to let me know why you want to delete your account? You seem happy in your recent posts...
rrw4rusty said:
I just realized that I never posted in New Members. My apologies—I’ve used this forum for many years, I love it and it has helped me immensely in my sci-fi writings and understanding of those areas of science for which I have a passion--quantum physics and cosmology (and related).
 
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In general we don't delete accounts, that's part of the forum rules.
 
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rrw4rusty said:
I wish to cancel my membership and delete my account. Please do so or tell me how.
I've felt the same way as you, many times, over the years.

But, in spite of much opinionated nonsense, which made me cringe, and want to put an ice pick into my brain, I knew, that there was probably not a better cyberplace to hang out.

ps. I'm now following you on Facebook, if that's any consolation, to my somewhat "contrarian" post.
 
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rrw4rusty said:
I wish to cancel my membership and delete my account. Please do so or tell me how.

Borek said:
In general we don't delete accounts, that's part of the forum rules.

It's also standard procedure on every forum I've ever been on. Forum posts are kept for years, so it's important that the posts are kept intact and the members named, even if they are no longer participation. Deleting an account would entail either deleting all of a user's posts, which would fragment threads and make them useless, or removing the member's name, which would make it difficult to follow thread conversations. So while we can ban members, we typically do not delete their accounts.

Note that the PF gold membership is not mandatory. No one should feel obligated to go gold. The only benefit is the removal of ads from the site and the fact that you're supporting the forum.
 

1. What steps do I need to take to delete my account?

To delete your account, you will need to first log into your account and go to the account settings or preferences page. From there, you should see an option to delete your account. Click on this option and follow any additional prompts or confirmations to complete the process.

2. Can I recover my account after it has been deleted?

Once an account has been deleted, it is usually not possible to recover it. It is important to make sure you are certain about deleting your account before going through with the process. Some websites or platforms may have a grace period where you can recover your account within a certain timeframe.

3. Will my personal information be completely removed when I delete my account?

In most cases, yes. When you delete your account, your personal information should be removed from the website or platform. However, it is always a good idea to double check the website's privacy policy or terms of service to make sure there are no exceptions or limitations to this.

4. Can I delete my account from the mobile app?

It depends on the specific app and platform. Some apps may have the option to delete your account within the app itself, while others may require you to log in through a web browser to access the account settings. If you are unsure, you can always check the app's FAQ or help section for more information.

5. Do I need to delete my account if I no longer want to use the platform?

No, you do not necessarily need to delete your account if you no longer want to use the platform. However, if you are concerned about your personal information being stored on the platform, it may be a good idea to delete your account for peace of mind. Alternatively, you can also deactivate your account, which will make it temporarily inaccessible but still allow for potential reactivation in the future.

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