cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/251752

It is important to note that although this may be a result of Reddit’s UI not displaying the content users posted to now-private subreddits, it remains a problem. Additionally, I agree with the author’s comments in the video description, as it appears strategically unrealistic for Reddit to ask that users manually delete the content themselves.

This is particularly true when considering that many automated methods to accomplish this task will be hindered by Reddit’s upcoming API pricing changes. Furthermore, Reddit has demonstrated a recurring pattern of rolling back databases using historical backups, thereby disregarding user deletion requests that were submitted prior to the database rollback.

See similar discussion of this video on Hacker News:

  • Storksforlegs@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Does changing your comments to or replacing them with garbled text work if reddit wont delete?

    (i realize this shouldnt be necessary but more as a last resort)

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      1 year ago

      Seems like it worked for me. Last I checked my deleted account’s comments are still up and display replaced text.

      I overwrote my comments with a message that clearly states why I overwrote my comments and deleted my account.