No right to remove account. No right to change nickname?

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Users express frustration over the inability to delete their accounts or change their nicknames on the forum. The Data Protection Act 1998 is mentioned, with clarification that it is a UK law and may not apply to a US-based platform. Users are advised to contact forum administrators for assistance with username changes. The discussion highlights the limitations of user control over account management on the platform. Overall, the conversation centers on the challenges of account deletion and nickname modification.
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I've tried to remove the account but looks like it's impossible?
Does Data Protection Act 1998 doesn't supposed to work everywhere?

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is it also impossible to change my nickname?
 
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tomek91 said:
#1
I've tried to remove the account but looks like it's impossible?
Does Data Protection Act 1998 doesn't supposed to work everywhere?

#2
is it also impossible to change my nickname?

Sorry, what is your request? You want to change your username?
 
tomek91 said:
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Does Data Protection Act 1998 doesn't supposed to work everywhere?

The Data Protection Act 1998 is a UK law. Physics Forums is based in the USA.

is it also impossible to change my nickname?

Send a PM to one of the Admins (Greg Bernhardt, Astronuc or Borek).
 
berkeman said:
Sorry, what is your request? You want to change your username?

Pretty much answered by jtbell.
 

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