So if accounts could be disabled and took comments and submissions along with them, that could make a mess of a lot of really great discussions. My approach to

So if accounts could be disabled and took comments and submissions along with them, that could make a mess of a lot of really great discussions. My approach to HN (and also by using my real name) is that I don't really need the bulk of my participation removed at any point. If I decide to leave the community, I'm fine with the information in my profile. This view would be far different if pg were making money off of the content and participation though. Until he is, I don't see the issue with the way things are.