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[–] superduperpirate@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I disabled my account four years ago when I realized how much plague stupidity and election stupidity on there was harming my mental health.

I doubt I will ever formally delete my account, as it’s the only source for pictures of some now-deceased family members. If hell freezes over and there’s a legit unavoidable need for me to be on there, I’m using desktop+web browser only, and probably in a browser that only gets used for the monthly visit to FB.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

it’s the only source for pictures of some now-deceased family members

Download them ASAP. You can never trust an external service like that to keep them available in perpetuity.

[–] ccdfa@lemm.ee 7 points 6 months ago

Can't you download those pictures locally? It would be good practice anyway to not rely on Facebook of all places to host your beloved photos indefinitely

[–] iamdisillusioned@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Be careful, I logged out for too long and forgot my password and they wanted a copy of my driver's license before letting me have access to my account.