deactivating an account

[Alone]

sooo i was just wondering what it would take to have an account deactivated.. whats the difference between deactivated dealeted and i think that was it.. if some one decides to have an account deactivated/deleted if they want to come back eventually could they have thesame name.. would the posts still be there?

sorry if these have been asked, i sort of looked through and couldnt really find i was looking for.

Alone

[Jomomma]

If an account is deleted, all posts remain as being posted by "guest" and you are permanently removed form the database. This cannot be undone

Deactivated just means that all posts made by you will still be lisred and "By Whoever" but you will not be able to post, send pm's , receive pm's or anything else.
Deactivation can be undone if one emails someone and asks for it.