Oh, actually I was forced to do that myself due to the slight possibility of doxxing, etc. Ten-year account over there that I still use, and traditionally I practice complete transparency. But the times, they is be changing…
Oh, actually there is a workaround (or at least there used to be). Add the acct in question as a “friend,” then click on the Friend stream. You’ll be able to see their content.
One can get banned for that, as well as the fact that you’re once again uploading info that might possibly be used against you in future. Even the Fediverse tracks its accounts as I understand it and makes one’s history semi-permanent.
The only true alternative I know is to take part in an accountless system or one which is heavily anonymized, like the ‘Chan’ stuff or whatever. For me it’s just far easier to tread lightly, and avoid certain topics.
I’ve seen some links posted to sites that somehow manage to show comment history even for accounts with it hidden as well. Apparently the feature is pretty half baked.
Oh, actually I was forced to do that myself due to the slight possibility of doxxing, etc. Ten-year account over there that I still use, and traditionally I practice complete transparency. But the times, they is be changing…
Oh, actually there is a workaround (or at least there used to be). Add the acct in question as a “friend,” then click on the Friend stream. You’ll be able to see their content.
Just delete your account and start a new one. There is literally nothing that you gain from using an old account apart from increased risk.
One can get banned for that, as well as the fact that you’re once again uploading info that might possibly be used against you in future. Even the Fediverse tracks its accounts as I understand it and makes one’s history semi-permanent.
The only true alternative I know is to take part in an accountless system or one which is heavily anonymized, like the ‘Chan’ stuff or whatever. For me it’s just far easier to tread lightly, and avoid certain topics.
I’ve seen some links posted to sites that somehow manage to show comment history even for accounts with it hidden as well. Apparently the feature is pretty half baked.