should SE delete characters that were never used

[Imoen]

My point is/was, deleting a player's alt characters, even if they've been inactive since 2013 is a punishing that player for having an infrequently used Alt. You might not have a problem with it, but others would. The entire discussion is talking about something that is a punishment to those it affects, a punishment for no wrong doing purely for the convenience of others. That's ridiculous.

I have to agree.

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Also my question is, why even entertain the idea of it, if there is less dramatic alternatives to the issue? To be frank, given the fact we have both first name and surname... it shouldn't really be one at all.