I asked Mumsnet to delete threads from a previous username as I was being harassed at work due to someone finding my username and sharing my very personal posting history with various colleagues. This has led to a significant amount of stress and me having to take time off work.
I thought that deleting my account would delete the comments but have found out that's not the case. MN have now told me they won't delete the comments as there is now no link from my email address to the MN username. The only proof I have is notification emails from MN for threads I'd posted to.
I find this hard to believe - does this mean we can post illegal content and have no way for MN to trace the linked email address if the account is deleted by the user?
How is this going to work with the new data protection/data erasure regulations that are coming into force in May?