how to delete an account and posts from an instance? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by lemmybrucelee@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Hi everyone. After lemmy.world admin pulled a #spez style power trip and defederated with hexbear without any input from the community I've decided I want to delete my account and all posts. Any tips? For reddit there was a great script for deletion but I'm not finding anything for Lemmy. Thanks in advance

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[-] randomguy2323@lemmy.kevitprojects.com 11 points 1 year ago

Host your own instance.

[-] housepanther@lemmy.goblackcat.com 1 points 1 year ago

This is the best way to get the optimal experience in the fediverse.

[-] Chozo@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

Neither of the other comments here answer your question. They're good advice, but are ignoring your actual request.

Go here: https://lemmy.world/settings

Scroll down and find Delete Account.

[-] Botree@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Not sure if it's a bug or feature, but it's almost impossible to delete all traces of your accounts on Lemmy since they get copied to other instances, which don't disappear even after you've "deleted" your accounts. I've tested this myself. I can still click into my deleted profile from another instance and the comments are all still there too.

Just move on to other instances and remember, no take-backsies!

[-] tun@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Not the answer.

Didn't he post the reason for the defederation?

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Do me a favor once you delete this one. Drop me a reply on the new account.

[-] Zeroxxx@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Just move on at the moment. World is not the only instance and you can always make your own and defederate from world.

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