Ask HN: How do you delete/edit comments?

2 pointsqzx_pierri5 comments

I posted my email address in a comment yesterday to help me communicate with another commenter, but now it's exposed to the world and being indexed by Google. I didn't realize edits were time limited.

I REALLY don't want this email tied to the HN account I'm using.

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Normally comments can only be edited for an hour or so, to preserve the discussion. But the mods can help in cases like this. In general, mail hn@ycombinator.com for such requests. I X-ed out your email just now.

I believe edits are limited to two hours. (Yes, I know that fits within "an hour or so".)

How do they tie the email you sent the request from to the account?

thanks man! I appreciate it a lot. I'll be more mindful of this next time.

You can send a 'right to be forgotten' request to google

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