Anti-competitive practices masquerading as security is a dangerous pattern
14 days ago
- #Tech Recruiting
- #Online Security
- Founder of interviewing.io shares experience of LinkedIn account and company followers being deleted without clear explanation.
- LinkedIn prompted for government ID verification after promoting a post critical of LinkedIn, leading to account suspension.
- Account reinstated after intervention by a human at LinkedIn, but no clear explanation provided for the deletion.
- Suspicion arises that LinkedIn may be silencing competitors or failing in identity management, given the lack of transparency.
- Criticism of LinkedIn's security and identity verification practices, especially as a hiring platform.
- Call to action for others who have experienced similar issues with LinkedIn to share their stories.
- Discussion on ethical concerns regarding LinkedIn's potential anti-competitive practices and lack of due process for users.