Is there a way for members to close their own account?

[Fast Lane!]

This is the number one support ticket I get. We are a large site and this takes time.  I'd like the option to have it clear their profile and personal data but keep their posts  (just make their user name set to something random).

[Adriano Faria]

 

 

 

[opentype]

48 minutes ago, Fast Lane! said:

 I'd like the option to have it clear their profile and personal data but keep their posts. 

Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? But you can read the CEO’s answer here. 

In short:

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if I don't want to use a site anymore, I just... stop using it. 

 

[Fast Lane!]

11 hours ago, opentype said:

Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? But you can read the CEO’s answer here. 

In short:

 

EU laws aside, I've found that anonymized old posts is all most people want to do.  The issue is that years later many folks wish they didn't post something or want to clear their digital footprint. Making the old account anonymized meets that need but retains the content on the site which keeps the community whole.