How can you be absent from the internet?

Honestly, probably not 100%. Once content spreads online, copies, reposts, and archives can continue circulating for years. But that doesn’t mean protecting yourself is pointless. For many creators, the realistic goal becomes not being easily searchable anymore. Having a DMCA service long-term is usually a must in this case. Delisting content, even when it can’t be removed from the original source, removing leaks from major platforms, and consistent monitoring can massively reduce visibility over time.

So while being “completely erased forever” usually isn’t realistic, reaching a point where people can’t casually search your name and immediately find leaks absolutely is.