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opengrass 3 hours ago [-]
I went on a date with a LinkedIn connection, here's what I learned about lead generation:
casper14 2 hours ago [-]
This comment is pure gold
chews 1 hours ago [-]
I see what you did there, and really appreciate it.
winternett 6 hours ago [-]
The surveillance factor of LinkedIn is exactly what keeps me entirely off of it... I don't think I've ever gotten a job by using it, it's more like a spare online copy of my resume more than anything else...
It also keeps trying to create a new account automatically off of my gmail account that I can't close... Pretty much a waste of productivity for me to try to use it.
giancarlostoro 4 hours ago [-]
You dont get jobs on there because unless you have a “god tier” resume and application filled out, HR has to pay to unlock your name from your application, so nobody is going to do that if you arent the #1 candidate in all of LinkedIn that applied.
LinkedIn is its own worst enemy.
seanmcdirmid 4 hours ago [-]
I'm using LinkedIn ATM (searching for a new job) and all the jobs I've applied for have gone off site to the company's own applicant submit site. So I don't get what LinkedIn is actually locking up?
xyzsparetimexyz 4 hours ago [-]
Ive found it good to find jobs to apply to on the companies own website
HDBaseT 4 hours ago [-]
It is advertised as a necessary evil; "everyone needs one for employment"
I recently deleted my LinkedIn. It is just used to data mine information from you. I think the site is generally pretty useless, even without all the privacy concerns.
recursivecaveat 3 hours ago [-]
99.9% of the time, it is just complete spam and a gross feeling data-mine. Twice it has gotten me job offers that have added a significant amount to my net worth. So my feelings are pretty mixed. I wouldn't blame anybody for disposing of it though.
throwaway81523 2 hours ago [-]
I mean why not? There was a math guy who wanted wider viewership for his calculus lectures than he was getting on youtube, so he started uploading them to a porn site and built up a steady audience and income there.
Added: did web search, maybe this is the guy, not sure.
That one mentions that Pornhub pays around 2.5x as much per view as Youtube pays, so it's an obvious win.
cindyllm 2 hours ago [-]
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CqtGLRGcukpy 5 hours ago [-]
I think it's also because the regular dating sites are setup to not find you a match, so by bypassing them (at least in a way), you have a better chance of actually going on a date.
To keep in mind is that this article talks about people who have had success using LinkedIn, I'm sure there are people who've tried it without success.
Gualdrapo 4 hours ago [-]
I seem to recall people were using the "flyby" feature of Strava as a dating platform. If it weren't for my poor eyesight and foggy glasses...
It also keeps trying to create a new account automatically off of my gmail account that I can't close... Pretty much a waste of productivity for me to try to use it.
LinkedIn is its own worst enemy.
I recently deleted my LinkedIn. It is just used to data mine information from you. I think the site is generally pretty useless, even without all the privacy concerns.
Added: did web search, maybe this is the guy, not sure.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/math-tutor-video-lessons-por...
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/v3e8ye/i_am_changhsu_...
Oh here's another one:
https://www.unilad.com/community/zara-dar-pornhub-machine-le...
That one mentions that Pornhub pays around 2.5x as much per view as Youtube pays, so it's an obvious win.
To keep in mind is that this article talks about people who have had success using LinkedIn, I'm sure there are people who've tried it without success.