Weird Linkedin request

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xoggoth replied

19 November 2014, 17:45
Doesn't it try and connect to everybody on their mailing list if they use that feature? I seem to have all sorts of links to people I scarcely know.
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d000hg replied

19 November 2014, 17:12
Originally posted by JRCT View Post

I'm going to view a house at the weekend and I got a connection request on Linkedin from the guy who's selling the house.

He's in a completely different industry to me so there's no professional reason to send me an invite.

I can understand him having a 'nosey' at my profile, probably to see if I'm likely to be able to afford his house. But sending an invite is a bit weird. Isn't it?

Some people view LI as a networking tool, that linking with anyone and everyone is sensible. I think that is contrary to the point of the site but it's pretty common so I wouldn't consider it weird - just ignore the invite.
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Dactylion replied

19 November 2014, 17:09
Originally posted by original PM View Post

I wonder if 10% of the Linked in Accounts are for dogs - as is apparently the case with Facebook....

Well I have seen quite a few fugly munters on Facebook but 10% ?

Oh you mean real dogs, as in furry canines not just "real dogs" - Sorry
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FatLazyContractor replied

19 November 2014, 12:51
Originally posted by Dallas View Post

I had a Match Maker in Turkey trying to connect with me yesterday

Ah right, I was waffling on about Matchmakers.
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original PM replied

19 November 2014, 12:43
Originally posted by Dallas View Post

I had a Match Maker in Turkey trying to connect with me yesterday

Orange or Mint??

I prefer the Orange ones myself
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OwlHoot replied

19 November 2014, 12:42
Originally posted by Dallas View Post

I had a Match Maker in Turkey trying to connect with me yesterday

His business can't be doing too well - These days everyone uses disposable lighters.
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FatLazyContractor replied

19 November 2014, 12:41
Originally posted by Dallas View Post

I had a Match Maker in Turkey trying to connect with me yesterday

Sugar Daddy stuff?
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Dallas replied

19 November 2014, 12:37
I had a Match Maker in Turkey trying to connect with me yesterday
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vetran replied

19 November 2014, 12:32
Originally posted by JRCT View Post

I'm going to view a house at the weekend and I got a connection request on Linkedin from the guy who's selling the house.

He's in a completely different industry to me so there's no professional reason to send me an invite.

I can understand him having a 'nosey' at my profile, probably to see if I'm likely to be able to afford his house. But sending an invite is a bit weird. Isn't it?

its good for his business to be attached to well to do professionals.
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original PM replied

19 November 2014, 12:31
I wonder if 10% of the Linked in Accounts are for dogs - as is apparently the case with Facebook....
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MyUserName replied

19 November 2014, 12:18
People are using LinkedIn more and more like Facebook.
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ProjectManager replied

19 November 2014, 11:31
Originally posted by JRCT View Post

I'm going to view a house at the weekend and I got a connection request on Linkedin from the guy who's selling the house.

He's in a completely different industry to me so there's no professional reason to send me an invite.

I can understand him having a 'nosey' at my profile, probably to see if I'm likely to be able to afford his house. But sending an invite is a bit weird. Isn't it?

Very soon, he will want you to "recommend him" as this " is very good for his business" ... been there, NOT done that as LinkedIn is for my professional matters only not for my real estate affairs.
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JRCT started a topic Weird Linkedin request

19 November 2014, 09:36
Weird Linkedin request

I'm going to view a house at the weekend and I got a connection request on Linkedin from the guy who's selling the house.

He's in a completely different industry to me so there's no professional reason to send me an invite.

I can understand him having a 'nosey' at my profile, probably to see if I'm likely to be able to afford his house. But sending an invite is a bit weird. Isn't it?
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