i'm sorry but I disagree.

"goodbye" posts are not allowed, because, in the depression forum (and probably a few other forums), it clearly states the suicide policy and posting a "goodbye" post is upsetting and distressing to members who have tried to help them.

while I agree that delete my account posts can trigger the same response, I don't agree they should be "removed", because, well, for the basic reason that it is freedom of speech.

if someone wants to come on here and post a message that says, I'd like to delete my account, then as distressing as it is, it does allow the members who knew the person to wish them good luck, or what ever they want to do before they delete.

I am still in an agreement with the original idea of this post

a nice sticky thread at the top that is for all people that want to delete

then, if staff don't see the private messxage (for what ever reason), 1 of the other staff- or indeed 1 of the other members can see it and go to that staff member, right, well, this person wanted to delete.

it isn't a bad idea.

i've had worse.

(probably)