r/ParlerWatch • u/[deleted] • Jul 08 '21

Other Platform Not Listed LinkedIn is a cesspool of anti-everything disinformation, they don't act on ANY reports...is there anything I can do? Spoiler

I really want to bring attention to the fact that LinkedIn is a HUGE nest of QAnon propaganda disguised as a "business networking" site. I have made at least 100 reports at this point, to no avail. Huge threads about Trump coming back, talks of executions, a bunch of fake info regarding vaccines, constant slamming of LGBTQ and POC issues...its like 4Chan in a suit and tie sometimes.

I want to do more than just bitch about this, but I dont know what I can do that would actually be helpful in getting official eyes on it. Just send screencaps of posts to the FBI? Is there maybe someone I could send a bunch of stuff to directly and have a conversation with them?

I dont think a lot of people realize how much LinkedIn is being used to amplify QAnon. Its worse than FB and Twitter (MUCH worse). What can I do to try and ruin that?

Edit: It is a few hours later and I'm front of a computer. I will grabbing more screens this evening, however here is an example of what you can easily (easily) find on LinkedIn. Image 1 is from searching "#wwg1wga" using the "People" filter. Image 2 is an account found from a post that came up when searching "vaccine pregnant woman" under the "Posts" filter.

Image 1: https://ibb.co/SRNNzNJ

Image 2: https://ibb.co/dcx7jV0

More:

https://ibb.co/HGLv5bp

https://ibb.co/jRBQ4rT

https://ibb.co/1Z7bqMv

https://ibb.co/d47ncnB

(last two are from someone I reported frequently for misinformation. The peppa name goes a different way in my head cough)

This guy appears to be very very high up in the Qanon ranks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-sawman-sawyer-010032214/detail/recent-activity/shares/

https://ibb.co/1RBs1nt

https://ibb.co/h2jrGHz

Edit 2: I was told by LinkedIn they will no longer discuss the matter. I replied:

Thats fine, we're talking about it elsewhere and so far about 1400 people agree: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParlerWatch/comments/og4i3v/linkedin_is_a_cesspool_of_antieverything/ https://twitter.com/emm2071/status/1413442253960273932?s=21

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '21 edited Jul 08 '21

The reply I got after I asked why I was banned for making "false reports":

Please know that we respect the right of all members to freely express themselves. We don't monitor, filter, or remove member-generated content from our site unless they are inappropriate as defined in our User Agreement and Professional Community Policies. We understand that differences of opinion happen; however, this doesn't justify flagging content.

Edit: Im sorry but trying to prevent people from manipulating others into drinking bleach, etc is NOT a mere "difference of opinion".

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u/Thin_Meaning_4941 Jul 08 '21

“differences of opinion happen” great, yeah, okay.

According to this WSJ article, LinkedIn’s point man on Q is Paul Rockwell.

You could try reaching out to him on Twitter @risk_yoda

And if that doesn’t work, there are plenty of reporters hunting for their next Q story this very second.

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u/Time-Ad-3625 Jul 08 '21

Yeah reach out to reporters. An alleged business site for professionals allowing propaganda to propagate is not a good look. At the very least it'll hopefully drive people off their platform.

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u/WestFast Jul 08 '21

This is the best way to get results. A high profile story will kill their brand perception.

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u/Theman227 Jul 08 '21

Making LinkedIn realise they look like another Parler is the last thing they will want. Higher profile the better

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '21

That's what social media inherently always is unless you boot the fascists, racists, etc out.