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How do I delete my profile?

Keesha said:
It only gave me the option to reset passwords, change passwords and update email. The avatar was not displayed with instructions on how to change it. I have a feeling only the moderator has the ability. Thanks anyway for trying to help. I will just leave it as it is.
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Are you using the app or a browser? I'm almost 100% certain you should be able to do this yourself, via a browser. The app I am less certain on, to be honest.

If you're using the app, could you try looking into your account via your browser (even on your phone or tablet), please?
 
DCUKMod said:
I'm almost 100% certain you should be able to do this yourself, via a browser
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When you hover your mouse over your name at the top of the page, it puts up a list of options, Avatar is one of them. Click on Avatar then you can change it in the box that pops up.
 
Tipetoo said:
When you hover your mouse over your name at the top of the page, it puts up a list of options, Avatar is one of them. Click on Avatar then you can change it in the box that pops up.
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That was what I suggested a few posts ago, but glad to have it confirmed from an account without elevated permissions. Thanks.
 
I wish one of the people requesting their profile be deleted would explain why the idea is so important to them. I just don't get it. If you want to leave, just stop logging into the place and delete any bookmarks you have. Why the song and dance about deleting your profile? SMH.
 
Indy51 said:
I wish one of the people requesting their profile be deleted would explain why the idea is so important to them. I just don't get it. If you want to leave, just stop logging into the place and delete any bookmarks you have. Why the song and dance about deleting your profile? SMH.
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I think when people want to leave a group for whatever reason and not just this one they want to know that all the personal information about them and posting history have been deleted as it is no longer applicable to that group so the option to do that should be available
 
Oh yes how do you get a new avatars. I would like to say I really enjoy this site and am gaining so much thank you xxxx
 
I cannot work out how to private message :banghead: I’m looking to delete my account too can someone please do this for me? TIA x
 
EmmaGreenway said:
I cannot work out how to private message :banghead: I’m looking to delete my account too can someone please do this for me? TIA x
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Hi @EmmaGreenway

Sorry you want to leave us.
The reason you can’t send a PM is because people have to post on the forum a minimum number of times before the private message function opens up.

I will tag in @DCUKMod who handles profile closures. I expect she will contact you herself, although it may be in working hours.
 
Brunneria said:
Hi @EmmaGreenway

Sorry you want to leave us.
The reason you can’t send a PM is because people have to post on the forum a minimum number of times before the private message function opens up.

I will tag in @DCUKMod who handles profile closures. I expect she will contact you herself, although it may be in working hours.
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Thank you so much for your help!
 
EmmaGreenway said:
I cannot work out how to private message :banghead: I’m looking to delete my account too can someone please do this for me? TIA x
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Emma - I can delete your account, if that is what you want to do, or we can work on getting your private messaging working?

This site doesn't allow PMing until a small handful of posts have been made on the open forum, as a protective measure against spammers.

If you just post a couple more posts, you'd be good to go.

If someone were to PM you, you would be able to respond immediately.

I won't delete your account in case now you understand why you can't PM you'd rather stay.
 
Indy51 said:
I wish one of the people requesting their profile be deleted would explain why the idea is so important to them. I just don't get it. If you want to leave, just stop logging into the place and delete any bookmarks you have. Why the song and dance about deleting your profile? SMH.
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People may want to delete their account due to data protection. Under data protectio we all have the right to erasure (not the pop group) but deletion of our details.
 
GDPR especially is going to have far reaching impact. Especially if anyone has posted (or entered into their account details) anything that could be classed as personal data. A lot of entities are going to struggle to comply with some of the finer points and there isn't long left until enforcement.
 
bamba said:
Accoding to the page source for this post, the Forum runs on a package called XenForo. https://xenforo.com/
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XenForo does allow for total deletion of accounts, it has to be set up that way by the administrator. It can be 'ranged' so that the option is only available to people with limited post numbers etc. The reason for this is that in deleting an account ALL posts are removed, but the database does not condense or remove the gaps. Therefore prolific posters can leave large gaps in threads.

Generally, the option to ban or just not log in is preferred as it leaves the threads intact.

(I hold a XenForo license and have designed XenForo sites)
 
HarrisonK said:
XenForo does allow for total deletion of accounts, it has to be set up that way by the administrator. It can be 'ranged' so that the option is only available to people with limited post numbers etc. The reason for this is that in deleting an account ALL posts are removed, but the database does not condense or remove the gaps. Therefore prolific posters can leave large gaps in threads.

Generally, the option to ban or just not log in is preferred as it leaves the threads intact.

(I hold a XenForo license and have designed XenForo sites)
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Does it allow for the individual to cancel their membership but allow old posts to remain? ie for the person's posts to remain as a 'guest' , this would stop the gaps in threads but would also give the individual the right to leave and close their own account.
 
zand said:
Does it allow for the individual to cancel their membership but allow old posts to remain? ie for the person's posts to remain as a 'guest' , this would stop the gaps in threads but would also give the individual the right to leave and close their own account.
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Guest status generally doesn't allow any postings, I have never reverted someone to guest but I doubt the posts would remain. You can change the individuals screen name and then delete all the information boxes, which leaves the posts under a new name (you could use 'Guest' or 'Past Member'). Neither of those could be carried out by the member as it requires admin status to access the database, but it would achieve what you ae asking for.
 
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