When did linkedin become political? Or was it always this way?

People do post all sorts of stuff from time to time I guess

Software Developer

LinkedIn has become very political in the last 5 years or so. Mostly doesn't appear on our timeline because LinkedIn algo doesn't do a for you page/section. Only content you see is from those you follow/are connected with.

Generalist

Chartered Accountant

The post in question is such a serious question  The first three comment suggestions by LinkedIn tho: “Love it” “makes sense” “valid point”

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The post in question is such a serious question 
The first three comment suggestions by LinkedIn tho: “Love it” “makes sense” “valid point”

LinkedIn is made for fake positivity

LinkedIn is made for fake positivity- Grapevine

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There are a few psychological and sociological theories that can help explain why anonymous forums may naturally tend towards negativity.

The separation from real-life consequences can result in people saying or doing things they wouldn't normally do, which can sometimes lead to negative behavior.

Some individuals derive satisfaction from creating conflict or distress for others online aka "trolling". Anonymous forums provide a fertile ground for trolls as they can typically act without direct consequences.

The larger the crowd, the less likely individuals are to take responsibility for a situation. In an anonymous forum, people might be less likely to step in and stop negative behavior, leading to a proliferation of such behavior.

Overtime this forum will see bots to promote propaganda of one company or to spread shit about other companies. 

As a community there should be something around guidelines, rules, and constructs to reduce this. What are some of your suggestions?

Who do anonymous forums like Grapevine tend to become negative?

Director Product

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I have been watching LinkedIn for a while and recently it feels all the comments seems and feels like ppl trying to present themselves and glorifying the post, like chatufying, those making meaningful comments are discarded or ignored completely. 

I feel LinkedIn has failed as a platform, ppl who can game the platform get visibility rest who are good and genuine don’t get calls or visibility at all.

This might be a reason why everyone is trying to game the platform rather then learning and having skills

Why does every comment in LinkedIn feels like

Computer Operator

What is the point of his image in this post about BYJUs

Being Fair is unfair WTF (From a Linkedin Post)

Investor

Why do female founders and other budding LinkedIn female influencers post their personal pictures(gym photos, selfies, random photos of themselves) on LinkedIn? It’s a professional platform for fucks sake. 

You don’t post these photos on Leap Club but LinkedIn is okay because validation. 

And nobody calls them out. Men are lost in simp behaviour and others ignore them.

Personal photos on LinkedIn

Came across this post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ethanevansvp_a-ceo-that-i-worked-for-seduced-my-wife-in-activity-7232403648390029312-WWZd

Apparently, there was also a tweet (idk whether it's the actual ex-wife's account or just a parody), stating that the CEO didn't seduce the ex-wife but the opposite happened.

But, my guy created a LinkedIn post, wrote bullet points on his learnings and is asking users to subscribe to his newsletter 😭 WTF LinkedIn 😭😂

If this is purely marketing based, it's a banger. But if not, he knows who got banged....

LinkedIn 101 🥴

Is it just mine or is everyone’s LinkedIn blowing up with absolute crap. Like the most basic thing people are posting and making it sound like they discovered something huge or they’ve found some crazy insights. 

Everyone is trying to build their own LinkedIn brand and it’s just become frustrating. 

A lot of recruiters/founders still put out hiring posts on LinkedIn 

Some funny posts - 

- All founders acting like they’ve achieved something huge by being on the Forbes/times now/etc 40 under 40 list 
- Today someone posted about the business model of Shyamji Chole Bhature 
- People copy pasting the same fake stories

LinkedIn Rant

The day I don't have to open LinkediN any more to look for jobs, is the day I'll have accomplished all I need to in life 🙏🏼

Intern

Founder’s Office

How would HR from the same company react to this?

What do these influencers think while posting this?

Software Engineer

People are just writing random posts just for the sake of it. This idea of LinkedIn Influencers is so bullshit.

Also , this is not directed towards a single individual but to the whole community.

Everything wrong with LinkedIn.

Product Manager

This may not be an actual LinkedIn post but still the ad is an extreme cringe 🤣 The app is using current so called influencer trend on LinkedIn to promote their brand. Wish life was this simple 🥹

Wish life was this simple

Analyst

Why does this guy always talk about interview experiences and why does he have 250k+ followers?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/parassaini

Why does this guy always talk about his Interview experiences?

‘God damn it, an entire generation solving leetcode, mugging up system design - slaves with white collars. These influencers have us chasing FAANG, working jobs we have so that we can impress people we don’t like. We have no great war. No great depression. Our great war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives.’

Founder

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These job posts are real or fake ?

LinkedIn be like that

Tech Lead

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Got a mail from my manager to stop using LinkedIn anywhere at work. Even though we can use LinkedIn for purposes other than searching for different jobs, but these people are getting too insecure because people are leaving left right and center. 

What are your guys thoughts?

Using LinkedIn at work

Finance Consultant

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Welcome to NEW LinkedIn, where professionals go to get distracted
- Because nothing says "professional networking" like knowing that out of my 30K connections, 48 have played Queens in the last hour. Exactly the vital information I needed today. And it's so comforting to know my boss not only sucks at setting my KPIs but also sucks at LUDO (oh wait.. they dont have LUDO, but you get the point). Say Yes to LinkedIn Games : because what better way to showcase your professional skills than competing in virtual board games. Maybe next we’ll have a LinkedIn Queens Champion title to boost your profile visibility and job hunt next?
- AI Post Ideas – Original thoughts? Nah, let the algorithm tell me what to think. Can’t wait for the ‘Inspirational Monday Motivation’ template. Because originality is overrated, right?
- LinkedIn Shorts – because TikTok isn’t enough. Now I can document getting laid off in 30-second clips. ‘Watch me scream at my boss in high definition!’ And the best part? When the boss yells at an employee, we can record that too! Coming soon: "Live from the pantry" and "Breakout room drama" LiEmploymentTV is the new reality TV 

What are the new features in pipe: Kundli and Tarot? 
- LinkedIn Horoscopes: Today’s forecast: Your connection requests will be ignored. Better luck tomorrow!
- LinkedIn Tarot Readings: The cards say stop pretending to enjoy team-building exercises
- LinkedIn Karaoke: Here's a hip hop base track to sing your resignation letter
- LinkedIn Pet Profiles: Cause your cat deserves a professional network too
- LinkedIn Cooking Shows: Cause you are more than your current role
- LinkedIn Meditation Sessions: Your mind needs it own Calm
- LinkedIn Matchmaking: We solved for the jobs, now lets help you find love with someone equally networked

Meta shutting down workplace really dint teach you anything???
To the PMs at LinkedIn – Thanks for teaching us - What not to do when and how.

Remember when LinkedIn was the place to get work done?

LinkedIn is not the same what it was an year ago, these days it's mostly filled with useless crap and so called influencers sharing their fake interview experiences just to sponsor someone who paid good amount of money

Data engineer

Human Resource

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Ranting. Just read a post about how a super-human struggled with the interviews and finally got an offer from Bigtech.  That super-human wrote a whole damn essay on it and received 30000 likes.  

I knew it would upset me if I read the whole thing but they did it anyway. Now, I’m depressed.  I have removed all 14 of my connections who liked and commented on this post. Any other workaround to cure my depression?

The cringe post on LinkedIn about getting a job at Bigtech

Hi everyone,

I am an employee at a Big Tech Firm, and doing quite well at my job. I have few friends of mine, who are active on LinkedIn and Twitter, and use the company's name extensively and make posts and gain followers. I sometimes feel jealous of these colleagues and feel worthless due to them. Even though I am doing well than them in the job, sometimes I just can't stop feeling jealous. Any suggestions on what I can do?

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