As noted, your contributions to the site remain even after you delete your profile. I like that it is done this way, because I’m on other sites where there are now partial conversations and vanished threads that I truly miss. In a Q&A format, it is important to preserve the integrity of the posts. I put a lot of thought into my replies, and have poured my heart out in some. It wouldn’t be right to lose that because the OP becomes flaky. If you don’t want something read, don’t post it anywhere on the Internet.
@oratio Nope, according to the terms you still own it, you just granted Fluther permission to use it for whatever they please.
I’m not sure whether those terms are legally binding though, they don’t look like they were composed by a lawyer or whatever. Since they allow anybody to reproduce your answers (that you still own) provided it includes attribution. I’d think that only the owner of content can decide that.
@Vincentt Ok. I wasn’t sure, but the paragraph Any content posted on this site may be used by Fluther for any purpose had me think so. Not sure what the difference is though.