LinkedIn

[norrahe]

I used to quite like Linkedin for keeping in touch with people, but what has really put me off it recently is:

1. Twitter integration
2. Being able to 'LIKE' connection messages/updates, Facebook style

You also get a bunch of idiots saying "please reply/like if you can see this message, I want to verify I have 'XXX' contacts like Linkedin says I do"

IMO it has now lost all of its professional appeal, and has been hijacked by a bunch of attention seekers.

[edit] Cleaned up language given the forum section. Also, to finish on a more positive note, Linkedin allows you to 'ignore' people who spam your updates page.

That is a shame, the twitter link is pretty irritating especially if it isn'y business related.

I suppose LinkedIn needs to take a step back and realize the business benefits and stop begaving like a subsidiary of facebook or twitter.

If you ignore the me, me, me crowd it can be redeemable, but for how much longer?

[stek]

Try Xing, especially if going down the DE/CH route for rolls.

Of course, I mean't 'roles'. If I want rolls I go to Morrisons. I mean Waitrose, not Morrisons.

[Hawkeye]

I managed to get a contract with an old client via linkedin. It was just a random conversation on there that led to me returning to meet with the new Programme Mgr and accepting a role.

[cojak]

I've recently removed the name of my current client while I was considering another contract, I didn't want anyone threatening my existing contract, particularly since I didn't move in the end.

[Fred Bloggs]

My take on LinkedIn now really is that it was/is a great idea but has not fulfilled its promise due to circumstances largely beyong the control of the LinkedIn sites owners. They can't really influence the number of Bobs and dodgy agents who have taken it over.

[SimonMac]

Is anyone else being constantly asked to confirm their email accounts on Linkedin? I think I have now confirmed it 3 times in two weeks and its popped up again this morning asking me to confirm