Casey L.

I decided to delete my account because I wasn't using it and got tired of the incessant emails despite opting out of marketing. Through multiple devices, I logged onto the website only to find that there was no way to delete my account. I entered the live support chat after searching to no avail, and when I asked how to get rid of an account, I was informed that Target does not let users do this. At most, an account can only be "disabled." What possible reason could there be for this other than to abuse user's data privacy? Why not let users delete their accounts as most websites do, including other major retailers? For this reason, I have to rate Target.com one star. This practice is alarming and should be a warning to users that this company cannot be trusted. Your information is not safe with them because they will hold it hostage even after you try to leave.

Along with this, the chat agent rudely and abruptly disconnected after refusing to disable my account and instead sent a phone number before I could finish responding. I refreshed the page, and a new agent disabled it easily. This was odd but completely reaffirmed my decision to disable my account.

Im changing my review due to new activity by the site. I deactivated my account since, as I said previously, users arent allowed to leave- no reason given. All the admins will tell you (if they reply at all) is to delete [all of] your content which is, frankly, an arduous and absurd task, especially since they could easily and SHOULD simply delete if the user requests. Why keep their account and data? So much for being unlike Facebook. At least Facebook will delete upon request. The minds staff will flat-out ignore you. Anyway, the update is that Ive STILL been getting emails when Im not supposed to. Ive now set my rating to 1 Star. I already forfeited the ability to delete and remove my data, so the LEAST they could do is leave me alone now. Minds is a disgusting website with even more disgusting and manipulative owners. I recommend everyone stay away and let this site continue its fade into obscurity (or report it, if you so wish).
Update: My review above is from May of 2018. I just received another email, and it's June of 2020. Leave me alone! This is ridiculous. You eventually told me you would remove my account information, but you still email me years later. I try to unsubscribe, but clicking this in the email takes me to the site's login page. I'm reporting Minds. This is unacceptable. Not even Facebook was this bad.
Update: it's September of 2020. I got another random email "for me."