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Mastodon User Criticizes "Soft Delete" Data Policies

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The author expresses a strong opinion against the concept of a "soft delete" feature for user data, particularly on platforms like Mastodon. They argue that a thirty-day soft delete period is disingenuous, as it implies the company retains control over data deletion and can reinstate it based on their own needs rather than the user's explicit command. The author advocates for immediate and permanent data deletion upon user request. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a user on a social media platform.

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Mastodon User Criticizes "Soft Delete" Data Policies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Skakeny ·

    Thirty-day soft delete is a company keeping your data and calling it a favour, in case you change your mind, which mostly means in case they change theirs. Not

    Thirty-day soft delete is a company keeping your data and calling it a favour, in case you change your mind, which mostly means in case they change theirs. Not doing that one. Delete means gone, permanently, at the moment you press it. Come see what I'm building. https:// job-stu…

    LINKS job-studio.io job-studio.io

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