Deleting a user without deleting their comments

Question

Hi,

Hoping someone can help.

I'm attempting to delete a user, but it won't let me as there are comments associated with that user.

I don't want to delete the comments, as I need them to keep an accurate history.

Does anyone know a workaround to this?

Thanks!

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

The usual advice is not to delete users.  Make them inactive and remove them from all groups and roles.  Deleting them destroys your accurate history.

Panna · Answer

Would it help to make the user 'Inactive' instead of deleting them?