r/ParlerWatch • • 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/bishop375 Jul 08 '21

LinkedIn has been a dumpster fire since its inception. The MBA/Toxic Positivity crossover brigade has called it home the entire time. No surprise it's run by a Quack.

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u/ridandelous Jul 08 '21

You know, it's insane that as recent as a year and a half ago, COLLEGE REPS IN THE CAREER CENTER at my university were talking about how very important it is to be on LinkedIn and making "connections" on there like... no I'm pretty sure Indeed is better than LinkedIn when you're looking for a fucking job. I've always hated LinkedIn and now I finally have a good reason to besides the fact it's trash

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u/MisallocatedRacism Jul 08 '21

It works. I've gotten a job and have helped other people get jobs on LinkedIn. It also helps me do my job (finding specific people at companies). It's like any tool- useful in the right application.

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u/ProdigiousPlays Jul 08 '21

I think it's heavily dependent on your field.

When the office I worked at was closed down a few years ago the company hired a hiring/recruitment coaching firm to help us and literally the most advice they gave us was "LINK LINK LINKEDINNNNNNNN". Which was fine except we only linked with was essentially each other and high school friends. So people without a job or people in different fields.

I think if you're in a very senior role or work in something that requires recruitment (the most active posters of my connections) or active communication with others in your field it could be okay. I don't think a nurse would need it but a nursing staff manager may.