Ask HN: Can we admit the right to be forgotten in HN?

[nevergetenglish]

The right to be forgotten is well established in Europe. To introduce this right in HN could be made simply by changing the name of the poster to a random one. This is related to my other question in HN about how to delete my account.

[jpetersonmn]

The right to be forgotten sounds silly. Should be called, the right to pretend that I didn't post/say what I really did.

[HeyLaughingBoy]

Why not just create a new username?

[corysama]

OP is talking about changing the name associated with your old comments and posts.

[angersock]

Sure, it could be done--but why?

[forgotpasswd3x]

Why not?

[barbudorojo]

The day that right be implemented I will cut my red beard.