Linked In

KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

i keep getting requests from people to connect with them on Linked In. I do not even know what Linked In is exactly. I know someone told me it was more used in a business environment to help job seekers reach professional contacts in their field., that is all I know about it. I do not have a LinkedIn account nor do I want one. I already have a Facebook account which I seldom use. Most off the people who want me to,connect on LinkedIn are already Facebook friends. What is this LinkedIn? Why do I need it? What should I do about these invitations? isn't this entire thing going too far?

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I got a those a couple of times a few weeks ago. Since I figured LinkedIn was business related, and since I'm retired, I ignored the requests. Despite the fact that I knew the people named. Crazy stuff.

nomless · ‎03-10-2010

@KathyPet wrote:
i keep getting requests from people to connect with them on Linked In. I do not even know what Linked In is exactly. I know someone told me it was more used in a business environment to help job seekers reach professional contacts in their field., that is all I know about it. I do not have a LinkedIn account nor do I want one. I already have a Facebook account which I seldom use. Most off the people who want me to,connect on LinkedIn are already Facebook friends. What is this LinkedIn? Why do I need it? What should I do about these invitations? isn't this entire thing going too far?

It sounds like LinkedIn has no use for you (the description you wrote is accurate). Ignore the requests.

winamac1 · ‎12-29-2010

@KathyPet wrote:
i keep getting requests from people to connect with them on Linked In. I do not even know what Linked In is exactly. I know someone told me it was more used in a business environment to help job seekers reach professional contacts in their field., that is all I know about it. I do not have a LinkedIn account nor do I want one. I already have a Facebook account which I seldom use. Most off the people who want me to,connect on LinkedIn are already Facebook friends. What is this LinkedIn? Why do I need it? What should I do about these invitations? isn't this entire thing going too far?

Linked in is like Facebook but it's business related. You don't post pictures other than one for your home page, and you have friends who invite you to connect in with you. You have to have a linked in page to get requests via their e'mail site.

"friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel"

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

I have gotten several requests for LinkedIn also. All of these people have my email address. If they want to keep up with me they can email me. I want nothing to do with any other sites.

truffle · ‎01-04-2016

Microsoft bought Linkedin and maybe this issue will be resolved.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/business/dealbook/microsoft-to-buy-linkedin-for-26-2-billion.html?...

SurferWife · ‎12-12-2010

LinkedIn is a professional networking media. It's more than just job seeking; it's networking with professional colleagues, peers and others with similar expertise. Over time it has had some similar features of social networking sites, such as Facebook, implemented, which has resulted in many people leaving, because it's nothing more than Facebook with the guise of professional networking. I, like many others, do keep my LinkedIn profile "strictly business" and use Facebook for social interaction.

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