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Blocking gmail/yahoo accounts
| Thu, 07-22-2010 - 4:33am |
Hi All
When i first went NC and even before, i had thought and thought about how to delete my yahoo account,
| Thu, 07-22-2010 - 4:33am |
Hi All
When i first went NC and even before, i had thought and thought about how to delete my yahoo account,
I struggled with finding a way to close a free aol account. I found online that there is a fax number that you can use to do this. I had not been on my aol account for over six months so I thought it'd be closed, as they say it goes off after 6 months of non-use, but that was not the case. I logged in recently and saw it was still active so I used the fax-option. Even though they say "wait 48 hours for it become effective", the account was still viable yesterday. Looks like NC2010's idea to change the password or turn the account over to a friend is a good option and probably the only one that really works.
If anyone wants me to take over their account, feel free to let me know. I'll change the password to something I'll never remember and the email address to something that I'll immediately delete.
Dee
NC -
That is a great idea! You can delete yahoo accounts though - just type how do I close my yahoo account in the search and it will take you to a page that says:
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You will be asked to sign in or to verify the password for the account you want to delete.
Note: Before deleting your account, please read the instructions on the Account Termination page carefully, as important information about your account is included. You can then confirm the deletion of your account.>>>
You'll be able to click on the words Account Termination - which will take you to the page where you type your password to delete it.
Hope that helps too!
Bodhi
LC/NC since April 14, 2010
"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."
— Maya Angelou
"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."
— Maya Angelou
Yah, but it you've turned over the account to someone else, youll never know! :)
I'd like to amend my previous post. Now that I think about it , it was NOT a whole six months of not checking AOL, so perhaps the waiting period would have worked. If you're close to the six month mark, don't go checking it.
Dee
Hey,
Thanks for the information. I didn't have a problem with the checking the two accounts I had since there hasn't been any activity, but just to be safe (and since username and password were a combination and reminder of xMM), I deleted the accounts. I hadn't taken the time to learn how to the delete both the gmail and yahoo accounts and sure appreciated the help!
ALL TRACES of xMM are gone!
Tomorrow marks 7 weeks of NC. I've had a busy week with the kids. Yesterday I received some bad and good news. First person I wanted to contact for both types of news was H. Never THOUGHT about xMM until later in the day, I think I went about 8 hours of zilch xMM thoughts. I am happy!
Making progress with my internal struggles and A demons each day. I know I am getting stronger. I have a job interview on Monday...first one in ages!
Thanks for being here and so supportive. I hope to get back to regular posting next week!
Hugs to ALL!
MO
MovingON
Hi MO,
But what if there had been some activity...in your heart what would you have done?.....no need to answer that one...although for me the threat of W contacting my H is enough of a reality check...
New Choices, New Chapter,
New Challenges,
Hi NC,
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No problem answering...I hadn't checked the accounts until today when I went into them to delete them. Hmmm. If their had been activity, my curiosity would've been peaked and I hope I would've trashed an email before opening it.
Yes, with the good and bad news yesterday, all I wanted to do was SHARE with my H, not my xMM like I had done the past two years. In past times I would've let my H know, but not first. I am making my H a priority. It's unspoken between us this 'new me', but he is happy I am happier and that I am more focused on him. He doesn't know what turned me around, and he is the type not to question it (no DDAY this time around!)
I couldn't get ahold of H yesterday until he got home from work, but did not turn thoughts to xMM, just processed all the information through me and kept thinking, he would be home soon and I would be able to share with him. I'm proud of myself for staying focused.
I use Eudora for my email program and put filters on the two email address I have for xMM. They go directly to trash and I never check my trash, just delete it often, so if he tried to contact me (or his wife), I wouldn't know it and plan to keep to that routine of not knowing because it works for me!
I am determined to stick to my plan of leaving xMM alone as well. I have gone through TWO DDays with his wife and will not do a third one. Only issue is if he will be called back to our place of work. BUT if or when that comes, I will be seeking support here on how to deal with that. Right now I'm living in the present, cannot change the past and not worrying about the future!! I'm living for TODAY!
BIG HUGS!
MO
MovingON