cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1257213/linkedin-a-mass-grave-of-ghost-jobs-is-now-becoming-a-dating-app
- Risk vs reward: Although 65% believe using LinkedIn for dating could harm their reputation, 1 in 8 have formed a romantic relationship that started on LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn as a vetting tool: 1 in 5 admit to using LinkedIn to research a potential romantic partner.
- Trust in profiles: Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than on dating apps.
- What draws attention: Besides profile photos (57%), workers say showcasing personality in bios or “About” sections (55%) and mutual connections (41%) are among the top LinkedIn features that would influence their romantic interest in someone.
perhaps you are being sardonic and I’m not catching it but i hope you don’t think this bit of absurdity was the only reason i expressed my dark,dystopian opinion of the current “reality”.
it’s just another piece of reflective, chromed shit thrown on top of the mointainous pile of crap I’ve seen over the years. that is the thing that is behind my wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Oh, no, I agree with you. I’m also gen x, first computer was a Timex Sinclair.
All the things, Facebook, LinkedIn, everything, they aren’t the problem, it’s the greed and current function of commerce that ruins it all.
LinkedIn was just very obviously taken over by douchbags almost as soon as it was launched.
Wow the Timex Sinclair. Chicklet keyboard and all. That thing was a lot harder to work with than the C64 I’m sure.
Looks like we have similar takes on what’s going on because I totally agree with what you just said.