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You should be able to actually delete an account, not just "deactivate" it.

• fritzw 10y ago
  You can delete accounts, but the function is hidden and you have to search the help section to find it https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account
  • ForHackernews 10y ago
    Good tip!
  • phs318u 10y ago
    How ironic. I deactivated my account last year thinking it was the only option. I click on the link... to be asked to login to Facebook. :-|
    • ballenf 10y ago
      Yep, been down that road. You indeed have to reactivate your account in order to delete it. FB's approach here is a great example of a dark pattern. I've known several people who really want to kick the FB habit and deactivated their accounts. But when they accidentally reactivate, the temptation was too great to go back since everything was still there just how they left it. Evil genius right there.
  • deleted 10y ago
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