6 ms·Do it like how Reddit does it, simply replace instances of $username with [deleted].by brokenparser 13y agoDo it like how Reddit does it, simply replace instances of $username with [deleted].codezero 13y agoThis is one way to do it, but it still creates stark discontinuities in discussion threads.blowski 13y agoBut you can delete threads, right? I frequently see '[deleted]' with replies to the deleted thread.