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Managing Your Discord Data: A Guide to Deleting Your Messages

Discord provides users with the ability to delete their personal data, including messages. However, the process can be complex and time-consuming.

Understanding Discord's Deletion Process

When a user deletes their account, their messages are not actually removed from Discord. Instead, they are anonymized and made inaccessible.

There are two ways to handle message deletion:

1. Manual Deletion (Through Discord's UI): This method only affects messages that can still be accessed by the user.
2. Privacy Request (Using Your Data Package): This method requires a CSV file with channel_id and message_id columns and is processed by Discord's privacy team using their internal tools.

Discorch: A Tool for Simplifying Message Deletion

Discorch is an open-source project that provides a tool for simplifying the message deletion process. It allows users to prepare the right CSV files and request templates from their data package, making it easier to handle the process.

Using Discorch to Delete Your Messages

To use Discorch, follow these steps:

1. Download your data package: Open User Settings, go to Data & Privacy, and request your data package.
2. Prepare your CSV file: Use Discorch's template to prepare a CSV file with channel_id and message_id columns.
3. Submit your privacy request: Submit the CSV file along with your request through Discord's privacy form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about Discorch and managing your Discord data:

• What if Discord rejects my privacy request?
  • If Discord rejects your request, you have a legal right to have it processed.
  • You'll need to reply to get your request reviewed properly.
• How do I download my data package?
  • Follow the instructions provided by Discord in their support article.
  • You can also watch a step-by-step video guide for assistance.
• Is Discorch affiliated with Discord?
  • No, Discorch is an independent, open-source project with no ties to Discord Inc.

Conclusion

Managing your Discord data requires attention to detail and a willingness to learn about the process. By using Discorch and following these steps, you can simplify the message deletion process and maintain control over your personal data.