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Another update and possibly a solution for some case where posts were not properly deleted. Seems I jumped the gun on this and the restores haven't been intentional - at least not in this particular case.

There is a limitation in the popular Powerdelete that apparently prevents mass editing. Here is a link to a new version with a build-in delay and some other alternatives:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/145fico/comment/jnl4xmr/

There are other reported cases where manually deleted post reappeared or other scripts have been used, so this doesn't solve all issues but explains how posts that were both edited and deleted withPowerdelete weren't properly deleted and reappeared after subs went back live.

Update: As some have pointed out: the restores can be rollbacks from the server issues or post haven't been properly deleted due to subs being private during blackouts. Many have experienced the same issue, I can't explain how this happens. I'll just run the script again, try the GDPR request and delete my account.

Also worth noting: according to the ToS Reddit can actually do whatever they want with existing content, apparently we agreed to this when signing up.

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[–] abff08f4813c@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Also worth noting: according to the ToS Reddit can actually do whatever they want with existing content, apparently we agreed to this when signing up.

Been thinking about that. I don't think that overrules laws like the GDPR though - law triumphs over ToS. And under GDPR, consent can be withdrawn, you can't give an irrevokable consent.

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[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 year ago

Warning, someone on reddit mentioned this is a known bug of the application used

[–] HeartyBeast@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Perhaps delete and replace the comment with text that explicitly claims copyright on the deleted message and denies Reddit a license to use the deleted content? It would be good to get a legal eagle willing to look at the Reddit user agreement and content licensing and see if there is a legally literate way of denying them use deleted content once it has been submitted.

[–] Trebach@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you're in the EU, submit a request to have it purged. If they refuse, that's a violation of the GDPR.

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[–] rastilin@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"Their" content.

EDIT: I mean, I agree that this is a new low even for social media. I think Stack Overflow made a similar statement when they stopped exporting to the internet archive, "their" content, not the user's content on their site. The users disagreed and I think the export has restarted, but it definitely shows you what the new group of CEOs think of their communities.

I'm definitely sticking to using only federated social media going forward, even for marketing.

[–] crazyminner@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

Just wait a bit then delete your data. They can't keep an eye on it forever.

[–] abff08f4813c@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Does anyone know if we have similar rights under PIPEDA here in Canada? Can we use that to legally enforce deletion in the same way?

https://blog.rsisecurity.com/canadas-pipeda-vs-eus-gdpr-whats-the-difference/amp/

[–] millions@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

GDPR laws take the wheel

[–] frasassi@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

They are going full send on pissing everyone off at this point

[–] 50gp@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

looks like my comments deleted before blackout started are still deleted, so did they restore only more recent deletions?

[–] chri5@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Possibly, but several people reported some old post have been restored as well, some deleted a long time ago.

[–] thek3nger@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holy damn. I deleted all my comments and my account ~a week ago. I don't even know how to check if they restored something. 😠

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[–] thek3nger@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Holy damn. I deleted all my comments and my account ~a week ago. I don't even know how to check if they restored something. 😠

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[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

While there's some value in old threads, the real value is in new ones. Deleting old comments won't amount to much.

[–] overzeetop@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I'd be willing to bet a lot of traffic is driven to Reddit via Google queries (Lord knows that Reddit's own search engine can't find shit). Removing data will reduce hits or, if Google doesn't update their cached database, will result in people avoiding reddit because every time they go there it's just deleted comments.

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[–] starlinguk@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

So... They've basically just admitted that deleting your posts is bad for Reddit.

Keep going, guys.

And spezi (as we lovingly refer to you in our household), expect lawyers.

[–] asjmcguire@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Currently I only have 2 comments still visible which for some reason the Power Delete tool couldn't remove. I will check back in a week though if someone can remind me, and see if any of mine have magically reappeared.

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[–] bad_luck_charm@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My money is on this being a big due to the huge influx of comment updates and deletions. I can’t imagine they would do something this blatant on purpose.

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[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (8 children)

That link is just too request the bulk of your data. It's not a form to request deletion of all your data. Technically you could request that, but if they deny out ignore that, then there's not a whole lot you can do unless you're ready to take it to court.

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What the actual fuck?

This really is getting worse by the minute..

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