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If you've ever used LinkedIn out of necessity but thought it was a shallow dump of disreputable content, this Twitter account is for you. Crap On LinkedIn is dedicated to exposing all the lies, toxic-positivity, and straight-up fiction they find on the platform, and they've been making quite a name for themselves recently doing it, too.

"I used to work in sales and we would always share cringy posts around the team," Kirsty Callaghan, founder of RicochetB2B and the main person behind Crap On LinkedIn, told Bored Panda. "We would always wonder why there wasn't [at the time] an online curation of these posts so I put a Twitter account together. It was quite tough finding the posts to share regularly but now we have dozens of suggestions daily from our audience."

Continue scrolling and check out some of the best (or worst?) posts they have tweeted so far.

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Anagram margana
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s actually kind of fun... not real life fun, but still...

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LinkedIn was launched in 2003, and Callaghan has also used it. Mainly, for networking and job hunting. "I find it to be quite a poor platform, personally, considering the rich data opportunities on offer. For example, when it was bought by Microsoft, I was convinced they were going to add some feature rich CRM based tools where you could record calls, conversations and information about connections in real time... It still hasn't been done. The advertising is also hugely expensive and judging by the ads I see, really poorly targeted."

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "however, she slowly becomes suspicious of the cameras"

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    To Callaghan, crap on LinkedIn is anything that's blatantly dishonest. Think heart-warming recruitment stories where a company hires someone with no skills just because they showed up dripping wet from the rain because they couldn't afford a car. Or posts that are irrelevant in a business environment -- like how cool someone's kid is. As Callaghan put it, all children are amazing, there's no need to make up a story about how they started a business at 4 years old selling lemonade to show off how great your parenting is. Finally, engagement bait. Like tacky videos of a robot built 10 years ago or a cute dog linked to some tedious business analogy.

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    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my reading, the tall ones are the stupidly optimistic that believe the plan cannot fail; shorty goes "well but did you check (...)?"

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    "LinkedIn is unfortunately a really boring platform content-wise," Callaghan said. "While people are scrolling around it, they're looking for stuff that's a bit different that they can engage with. There are tons of blogs online telling you how to use the LinkedIn algorithm to your benefit which certainly doesn't help. Things like long, spaced out posts improve a reader's engagement because they're scrolling through it which in turn improves the visibility to other people."

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    bryguy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey Bill, how's you and the wife?" *Stares* tick...tick...tick...tick *still staring* ...30 seconds... "Good, Tim!"

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    Callaghan also pointed out that LinkedIn users tend to copy/paste post templates or just the exact same content that they saw viral on the platform, making it so inauthentic, repetitive and cringy.

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    "People really don't need to resort to posting 'Crap on LinkedIn' to get engagement. How many of those likes and comments result in a sell for that poster? Always ask yourself 'Is this really braggy?' 'Is this false?' 'Do my buyers care about this?' and delete where appropriate," Callaghan added. "In the meantime, if you see your post appear on our feed – take it as a lesson, be a good sport and have a nice day."

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As Dan Price has proven, people will do even more when you pay them a decent wage.

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    Danielle
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get why is it strange to sit anywhere without a laptop or iphone.

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apple truly is an unsuccessful brand. a mere desaster to world famous NameDrop in comparison.

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Aspiring Intrapreneur"...well, well..

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    Bear
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meditation classes lol. Probably the last thing a homeless guy needs. That's like giving your dog a pair of shoes instead of food and water. Way to pat yourself on the back on that one.

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    Misterscooter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who, me? I like putting firecrackers in ant hills. And pizza.

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    troufaki13
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?" "I think so, Brain, but what are we going to do with 6 billion payment cards?"

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    JacPot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This type of person makes me throw up in my mouth.

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    Misterscooter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is made out of plywood and cardboard with lots of duct tape. It's out back on the forklift.

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    bryguy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On today's episode of "This Never Happened"

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    NMN
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like being lying on your back struggling to get to the right position? Do you like the struggle or the kicking legs?

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    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's Ferrari-adjacent at best... If I make a photo of me next to the Statue of Liberty, do you assume it's my statue? So how does this suggest he's even allowed to drive it (rent, lease, borrow)?

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These poor sad humans have no idea of the purpose of life.

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    Lekha
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So LinkedIn is about being dumb in a more sophisticated way

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    MauKini
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... giving advice on quiting social media... on social media.. as a social media manager... wow.

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    Kenny Kulbiski
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An oldie but goodie. " If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. After that give up. You're just making an a*s of yourself.

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    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he deleted his own account after spotting the verb "Marketing" in the title...

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    Gin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    200+ slides is not a presentation, but an audio book that everyone is forced to listen to at the same time.

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    bryguy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think what Clive was hinting at was "Gary, your annoying and nobody cares"

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is called social engineering, and it easily gets unethical.

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    Viviane
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it with white people, specifying race of non-whites regardless of whether or not it's relevant to the anecdote? One of my white friends does this a lot.

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    Bob Belcher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing how full of themselves some people are.

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, it's always been enough to connect with that other human being. I don't get this whole "now I must show the internet my receipt while humble-bragging" b******t.

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Non-death comes from the times you keep breathing.

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    Mark
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it just means they will rip out the business seats to fit more regular ones in, lower the price a bit and before you know it 10% more people per flight than there was before. Way to go!!!

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I can't read any books anymore until I have transformed into a vampire and sucked the blood out of countless virgins? Bummer....

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    Hans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Followers as a purpose...I suggest you take lessons from an influencer.

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    Kate
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you eat garbage, all you’re showing people is that you’ll take their s**t, too.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strange, because when people over 50 apply for a job, the companies tell them the exact opposite..

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AKA, today I pretended to be statue on the train while some rando took my pic.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the many stories in "Things that never happened" Volume 13.

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly didn't realize that LinkedIn was the new Insta.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd be surprised how many times you get conned if you treat everyone like they are the CEO of your favorite company.

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    S.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're sending your 13yo alone? My mum won't even let me go out alone beyond the door of our house.

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    Mark
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good god what lot a load of tosh, could he get any further up inside himself! This actually reminded me of Fraiser the TV show where he would try and outdo his brother Niles in getting more obscure items from ever stranger places!

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    Jo Choto
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that YOU want to use RANDOM capital letters all OVER the place but it's ANNOYING.

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    rspanther
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other words you were a sucker, for spending $800 when you were only going to spend $8. I think I'll take lessons on sales from the one who got you to spend $800 rather than you.

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    A Random Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't need to review the calendar if you do the same thing EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also add 6. Eagles eat trash and stolen food.

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    Anxious Pansexual Nightmare
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, show some respect! If somebody died, it’s DISRESPECTFUL to try and use the death to get more likes. I realize I sound like an old woman, but PEOPLE!!!! Come on!

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    François Carré
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought it was Danny DeVito imitating Silvio Belusconi.

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    S.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That... I can't even finish reading this post because in my head ‘goalfriend’ sounds like Gru from Despicable Me saying ‘girlfriend’, oh my gosh. 😂

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bottom line "My co-workers had the brains to know that it was time to step out of the rat race, while I believe that I shall live forever because I deny that growing old is a reality.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If "Hustle" is an essential part of your succes you either are a motivational speaker or an influenza.

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    Henry Cheves
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeless people: Oh my God you're right! I need to get a job with the college degree I couldn't afford and stop buying beer with the money I don't have! The education I didn't get sure will pay off now!

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    Wilf
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have NEVER done a single moment of work on the train into London. And I never will. That is my time. I have read books, tried some sketching (turns out I am not very good), and even just nestled up to a partition and caught up with some zzzzz, but I will NEVER check my emails until I walk through the front door of the office.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reality: He was fired before he was hired because no one hires a guy who can't enter a room without slipping.

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