LinkedIn is being RuIned

[Vic Vega]

Well it didn't take long after this company went public to start sucking.

Besides the fact that they spam me continuously now the content of the spam is more telling. Here's the latest:

Hi XXXXXX,
People with updated profiles get viewed more often. Improve your chances of being found by updating your profile today.

Tip: Update Your Profile to Get More Views
AAAAA, BBBBB, CCCCCC and DDDDDDD who have more profile views.

So that's it basically. LinkedIn is now Facebook.

 

[Ns1]

So that's it basically. LinkedIn is now Facebook.

LinkedIn became facebook many many months ago.

 

[Gibson486]

Good tool turned bad.

Here is what I see all day on Linkedin:

Sir,

I 8.2 years engineering of electrical experience. Please be kind enough to check my profile. You will see I have experience in domain. Please message me for CV.

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Good tool turned bad.

Here is what I see all day on Linkedin:

Sir,

I 8.2 years engineering of electrical experience. Please be kind enough to check my profile. You will see I have experience in domain. Please message me for CV.

this. I get a kick out of those responses even when the posting or discussion clearly states that the person/contractor must be local or no visa sponsorship is available.

 

[gorcorps]

You can turn those off pretty easily.

Anyway, I get found and contacted by a headhunter type every few months or so. It's still useful.

 

[OutHouse]

i deleted my linked account for these reasons.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

do we need to walk you through setting up email filters?

 

[Vic Vega]

do we need to walk you through setting up email filters?

Not the point jackass, and you know that. Don't be an idiot.

 

[purbeast0]

i've never used linked in before. is it really a good tool when looking for potential jobs?

 

[Puppies04]

i've never used linked in before. is it really a good tool when looking for potential jobs?

Sounds like it is a good tool when looking for potential spam

 

[Rage187]

I get the:

"Hi, I am a recruiter at X company and I think you are a great fit for a position we have open"

I don't mind them though as they are always local software companies and they make me feel wanted.

 

[swanysto]

I signed up for linked in many years ago. I have only been on the site when someone finds me and wants to link. I can't even remember why I signed up in the first place, although I have a suspicion one of my friends wanted me to.

 

[gorcorps]

i've never used linked in before. is it really a good tool when looking for potential jobs?

Sure is, as long as you fill out your profile. It's basically an easily accessible resume. Easily searchable and if you have the right connections you can get your foot in the door quicker. I find it useful enough to at least keep it updated. It's free FFS, I don't know why so many people are bitching. Bunch of entitled brats as far as I'm concerned.

/firstworldproblems

 

[Vic Vega]

Sure is, as long as you fill out your profile. It's basically an easily accessible resume. Easily searchable and if you have the right connections you can get your foot in the door quicker. I find it useful enough to at least keep it updated. It's free FFS, I don't know why so many people are bitching. Bunch of entitled brats as far as I'm concerned.

/firstworldproblems

Hey Brat, you know people pay for it, right?

 

[Ns1]

Hey Brat, you know people pay for it, right?

I had no idea. Who the fuck pays for LinkedIn?

 

[Vic Vega]

I had no idea. Who the fuck pays for LinkedIn?

There are a zillion different account levels now. Only "Basic" is "free FFS".

 

[Ns1]

There are a zillion different account levels now. Only "Basic" is "free FFS".

lol what the fuck is this

http://www.linkedin.com/subscriptionv2?displayProducts=&commpare_acct=&family=general

Business

Annual: US$19.95/month*
Monthly: US$24.95/month



Recommended
Business Plus

Annual: US$39.95/month*
Monthly: US$49.95/month




Executive

Annual: US$74.95/month*
Monthly: US$99.95/month

this shit is nuts and I can't believe people would pay for this.

 

[lxskllr]

Stupid question...

I got a request to be added to an acquaintances LinkedIn contacts. What does that mean? I don't have an account, and don't really want one, but don't mind being associated with this person. Can I accept the request without joining?

I've been meaning to look it up, but haven't gotten around to it.

 

[Vic Vega]

Stupid question...

I got a request to be added to an acquaintances LinkedIn contacts. What does that mean? I don't have an account, and don't really want one, but don't mind being associated with this person. Can I accept the request without joining?

I've been meaning to look it up, but haven't gotten around to it.

I don't think so.

It's just like the invitations you get from FB:

"Someone you know has invited you to join FB and be their frieeeenndd."

Same thing I believe. Again, new since the IPO.

 

[lxskllr]

I don't think so.

It's just like the invitations you get from FB:

"Someone you know has invited you to join FB and be their frieeeenndd."

Same thing I believe. Again, new since the IPO.

Gotcha. Thanks for the insight.

 

[gorcorps]

I had no idea. Who the fuck pays for LinkedIn?

Exactly my thought. Why would you pay for linked in? You can buy vegetables on Farmville too, doesn't mean you're forced to.

I swear to Tebow, people bitch about the stupidest shit anymore. Can't anybody be happy?

 

[Vic Vega]

Exactly my thought. Why would you pay for linked in? You can buy vegetables on Farmville too, doesn't mean you're forced to.

I swear to Tebow, people bitch about the stupidest shit anymore. Can't anybody be happy?

People pay for it because they have features they want? Hello? McFly?

I would argue that your bitching in this thread is far more "firstworld" than the thread itself. I mean, come on, you're bitching about people having a different opinion than you - and OUT OF IGNORANCE on top of that - as you had no idea people paid for the service. Now that's funny! And funny things make me happy.

Thanks.

 

[gorcorps]

People pay for it because they have features they want? Hello? McFly?

I would argue that your bitching in this thread is far more "firstworld" than the thread itself. I mean, come on, you're bitching about people having a different opinion than you - and OUT OF IGNORANCE on top of that - as you had no idea people paid for the service. Now that's funny! And funny things make me happy.

Thanks.

I'm done here. I can't take anybody seriously when they mention "ignorance" in a thread showing proof they don't know how to toggle the email notifications, and then misquote my posts.

 

[Vic Vega]

I'm done here. I can't take anybody seriously when they mention "ignorance" in a thread showing proof they don't know how to toggle the email notifications, and then misquote my posts.

Hey, feel free to leave any time, you just keep making my happy. As has been stated, this thread isn't about blocking or toggleing email. As for misrepresenting you, well, your posts are here for all to see. You called people brats for complaining about LinkedIn because it was free, but the truth is, only a portion is free, and you have no idea who here pays for it - that's ignorance.

I mean, if it would make you feel better, I can use one of those fancy toggles and not read any of your wonderful posts. Let's give that a try.

Happy Happy Joy Joy.

 

[airdata]

Please message me for CV.

I disapprove with CV.

We speak english... not latin.