Please delete my account

[Octopuss]

The option in settings apparently doesn't work (it still says to check email for instructions but I have already clicked on the link), so please someone manually delete my account.

Thank you.

[Octopuss]

I am sure it's technically doable in a way that will not mess anything up.

If you must, completely anonymizing the user profile works too. I am not too concerned about the posts themselves. I just don't want my name and personal data floating around.

Edited 6 hours ago by Octopuss

[NotHereToPlayGames]

56 minutes ago, Octopuss said:

I just don't want my name and personal data floating around.

Personally, in a day of "AI Everywhere", I often wonder just what the consequences are of sites like this that possess such personal data!

For example, I *always* use GUERRILLAMAIL for forum web site membership creation.  That was not "allowed" here at MSFN so I was 'manhandled' into using a REAL email address.

And years later, that REAL EMAIL ADDRESS became the LOGIN where it USED TO BE a "username".

 

No offense, I have personally 'moved on' from my FORMER REQUEST to have my account DELETED.

But...  When I did request my account to be deleted, IT WAS DENIED!!!  I believe I was simply informed to just stop logging in and that MSFN now "owns" all past posts.

I got no problem with that, I really don't.

 

BUT...  I do, technically, take issue with my REAL ADDRESS being on 'your' server.

Just one of those "it is what it is" paradigms of life.

[Octopuss]

8 minutes ago, NotHereToPlayGames said:

I believe I was simply informed to just stop logging in and that MSFN now "owns" all past posts.

Yeah to be honest that is the most stupid response to account removal request I have seen in my life, and it seems to be a trend on this forum, judging by a simple search. It's beyond ridiculous

Anyway, fortunately I am from EU so GDPR applies in my case, and I am sure the powers that be will comply with the law without any drama.

[NotHereToPlayGames]

ps - I say that NOT as some "debate" over whether sites like this should force members to use REAL email addresses

My point is, if a member does not or just "no longer" wishes for his/her PERSONAL DATA to exist on 'your' server, then that request SHOULD BE HONORED.

I do not know the "this country, that country" laws on PERSONAL DATA.  It was, afterall, VOLUNTARILY given at time of membership registration.

But even Facebook and Google will delete that PERSONAL DATA if requested by the person tied to that personal data.

Not that I really believe that they actually do.  They have logs of some kind and from a "lawfare" point of tracking down "illegal activity", I personally support those "historical logs".

"Is what it is".

[Dave-H]

Sorry, I was incorrect earlier on, you can have your account deactivated without all your posts being deleted.
Content will only be removed if your account is deleted by applying a ban, as is done with spammers.
Unfortunately, I cannot do this as I don't have the necessary rights, only @Tripredacus or @xper have the necessary powers.
One of them will have to explain what options are available, especially if you don't want your name to continue to appear on your posts.
Also the issues around GDPR for those in the EU.

[NotHereToPlayGames]

What about STATE LAWS here in the USA?

There is no FEDERAL equivalent to the EU's GDPR, but my STATE does have a law equivalent to GDPR (*many* STATES do!).

Not to be misread, MSFN has not (to my knowledge) violated those STATE laws (ie, my profile does not show my EMAIL address, or I *opted out* during registration).

In accordance with those STATE LAWS, not even my checking account has my REAL email address.  By law, they cannot deny me an account if I do not provide them a "real" email address.

I, of course, have to provide proof that I am a real person, lol, and a "real" home address.  But not a real email and not a real phone number.

Per my STATE LAW, I should be able to OPT OUT of any "targeted ads" on MSFN.  I see no route to opt out of ads.

Not really an issue, uBO blocks them anyway.  

 

NOT attempting any "debate".  Just asking questions out of curiosity.

Edited 1 hour ago by NotHereToPlayGames

[NotHereToPlayGames]

I should also point out that GDPR is a GROWING TREND.

The USA does not CURRENTLY have anything at the FEDERAL level like GDPR.

But the USA *IS* moving in that direction, just not there yet.

Again, not "debating", just "stating".

California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Indiana, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Kentucky, and Rhode Island.

All of these States have laws very similar to GDPR.  The list grows every year.  And that list is both "red" and "blue".

EU is leading the way in this regard.  But the USA *is* moving in that direction.

[Tripredacus]

Responded with PM.

Note that a request for account deletion specifically to remove attribution for privacy purposes is moot at this point. The site is archived to bejesus and back, so even if an action is taken to remove attribution, that information will still exist on other websites.

Re laws and this forum, we are bound by the laws where the server is physically located and no others.