Disabling takes place when there is a need to cancel an account, usually by request. In other words, the username/account is frozen and closed.
Guesting takes place when there is a need to wipe away traces of a particular username, only for privacy and security reasons
Disabling preserves the username should the member wish to return to it in the future and reactivate their account here.
Guesting releases the username from ownership of the account holder. Not only is their account frozen and canceled, but the handle changed to a guest handle which could allow someone else (anyone) to come along at a later date and register with that username.
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