LinkedIn is a mess. Here’s how to fix it | Gene Marks

The Guardian | Technology - Saturday, August 10, 2024

The networking site one is calling a ‘cesspool’ is riddled with oversharing and lunatics – it’s time for change

In need of a laugh? Spend an hour or two on the subreddit LinkedInLunatics. Trust me.

There’s the financial expert who believes it necessary to share with his friends, clients and community that he enjoys watching porn (in moderation, mind you!). There’s the usual crowd of pundits who use cultural events like the Olympics competitions to teach us life lessons. Or the matchmaking company that thinks LinkedIn is Hinge.

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