I think you need to make a special request to get that level of deletion that comes with gdpr. I'm not certain, I just remember other users specifically talking about how you need to send them an email so they have to comply.
I also wouldn't be surprised if their dataset is mostly stripped of user names to get around GDPR though I'm no expert.
All that to say I'd be very very surprised if they deleted comments in their dataset.
Very valid point of devaluating the user experience thought, especially when you take into account google searches. I'm sure they have already fallen off compared to a year ago where reddit would pop up half the time no matter what you searched.
Each time this pops up, there is a rush of people saying to delete or edit your comments.
They have a database of your comments and all your edits. Its easy to see when you mass delete or edit them. Anything done past a certain point in time, especially all at once, is automatically reverted.
By deleting and editing, you are taking the data away from scrappers making the dataset they are selling actually unique and more valuable.
They are being difficult, it's quite clear what happened.
Anyways, no matter how vague you are, it isn't normal to think the email is the thing that needs sending when the email chain itself is about sending out a product.
Sounds like he has some form of dyslexia. Best thing to do is be as clear as you can with him and expect him to take things very literally. Its a tough line to walk though since it's easy to come off as patronizing and have him feel insulted.
That's fine but like you said, nothing else is being targeted. Out of all the products, they specifically target the ones leading to a greener, less oil dependant society.
You were asking why it's being targeted and it's specifically not because they are ignoring labor rights, worker safety or environmental protections.
Everything else doesn't directly compete with their oil monopoly. They should keep their tariffs for when we aren't on the cusp of an ecological collapse, bunch of corrupt cunts.
All companies working in the energy and transport sector receive vast subsidies and financial help from whatever country they are located in.
This isn't about unfair practices, since it's literally a common practice. This is to protect oil companies and the car makers who took bribes instead of pivoting and are now feeling that decision.