user self deletion/account deactivation

[Natch]

Another option would be if you wanna retain their content, but they don't wnna have their name in the public view on the forum, add them to Tachy

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by Natch

Another option would be if you wanna retain their content, but they don't wnna have their name in the public view on the forum, add them to Tachy

Depends on the TOS, but generaly my sites, all content is copyrighted to the site so, in a sense me. ive had a few users request deletion and i told them we dont do that, but i will lock your account. They aruged abit but i told them that they agreeded to the terms when they signed up.

most of the time i find that after a user requests a deltion they change their mind within a week.

so if users have their own access to a feature like that, depending on the options, this could be good ?!

'cos i have one done... with some good features and some others to create soon:

1- users with permissions can access the Self Delete feature in their userCP
2- depending on choice of the admin, users are:
--a: killed/completely deleted (exact same function as when admin kill a user)
--b: sent to a usergroup of the admin choice (8 = banned)
3- can be forced to enter a reason (sent to the admin)

...i asked the question to see the possibilities of features, i even had someone asking for pruning users each time they delete themselves... it makes a board with a lot of empty posts... possible, but stupid!

other features ?!
.... i may not release the hack here, usually when someone release such hacks, the thread is filled with debates about the features instead of support... so i may simply give a link to it in my sig...