<p><a class="user-mention" data-hovercard-user-id="1011860" data-octo-click="hovercard-link-click" data-octo-dimensions="link_type:self" href="https://github.com/simonpoole">@simonpoole</a> OK, sounds like it's even more necessary to automate some of this! In that case, we could put the request into a queue, and someone (e.g. moderators or site admins) could review the closure requests before actioning them.</p>
<p>Do you see any need for users to explain why they want their account closed? Or would pushing the button be enough?</p>

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