Comments on: My Problem with LinkedIn http://librarianbyday.net/2009/05/11/my-problem-with-linkedin/ Bobbi Newman | I'm not that kind of librarian Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:02:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: rcn http://librarianbyday.net/2009/05/11/my-problem-with-linkedin/comment-page-1/#comment-5360 rcn Wed, 19 May 2010 22:04:12 +0000 http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1242#comment-5360 In general, it’s true that you can claim whatever you want online and still get “friended” for just those claims. However, LinkedIn is primarily for networking with people with whom you’re a colleague, friend, or classmate – in other words, with people you already know – and their “trusted connections.” If you misrepresent the truth, those you know will recognize this and you won’t be as trusted (or recommended) to others. This would work against you particularly if you’re in the market for another position.

]]> By: Bobbi http://librarianbyday.net/2009/05/11/my-problem-with-linkedin/comment-page-1/#comment-1668 Bobbi Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:41 +0000 http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1242#comment-1668 Richard – Thanks for the catch! Spelling has never been my strong suit, now if I could just remember to actually run spellchecker before posting!

Overall I think you’re right. But I know there are many times when a speaking gig or writing opportunity is based on an online reputation without doing any reference checks.

If someones peers begin to realize that person is not how they present themselves that’s all fine & good for that peer group but for those outside that circle, there might not be any indication that something is wrong.

]]> By: richard greene http://librarianbyday.net/2009/05/11/my-problem-with-linkedin/comment-page-1/#comment-1667 richard greene Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +0000 http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1242#comment-1667 You misspelled “received” in your last paragraph. But seriously, in the ethereal world of the internet people will lie and abuse the forum, but eventually they’ll reveal themselves for what they truly are – good or bad – just like in real life. What goes around comes around.

]]> By: Shon Barnes http://librarianbyday.net/2009/05/11/my-problem-with-linkedin/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Shon Barnes Mon, 11 May 2009 15:24:16 +0000 http://librarianbyday.net/?p=1242#comment-429 Great point!

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