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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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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."

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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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.

"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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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troufaki13
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Misterscooter
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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MauKini
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Rachel Arteiro
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are in luck... I am reading World War Z. Any zombies in your area? I'm kind of short on them at the moment.

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JuJu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok. I'm currently learning "wingardium leviosa". Nothing has happened yet, but as he said, I will repeat until success.

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember it's swish and flick! Gotta go, I'm reading the running man, just stopping to post my tape. Need new nose filters too.

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EA
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I can’t read any more books until I move to Derbyshire, find a single man in possession of a good fortune who wants a wife...

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Philler Space
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just finished Dune, so I guess no more reading for me until I become the Kwisatz Haderach.

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juice
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't forget to become the emperor afterwards! and ride sandworms, and travel to other planets, and drink poisonous water, and...

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reads all these books, but still cannot write in paragraphs. His post was so long, yet said so little.

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Robert Bailey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK. But the neighbors are going to think it's weird when I'm sitting on top of the doghouse fighting the Red Baron.

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A Random Panda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Scuse me, I'm gonna need a sword, magic wand, party dress, school bus, pirate ship, snake, and a gas mask. (I've definitely read more books, just these are the ones I can think of.)

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BabaBizzle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I have to eat the green eggs and ham before I can hear a hoo?

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niki.bordeaux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so confused now, reading a (non-fiction) book about animal reproduction in all its odd forms, what do I do to mess it up? 😟

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*sigh*, The Yellow Teletubby
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

purposely mess up so that you can correct the purposely messed up work and "learn" from it?? What??

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Wonderful
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I hope no one is reading game of thrones right now. Your sibling is not going to be happy that you guys have to be in a secret relationship now. At least I hope they aren’t happy.

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Erica Kendrick
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But, I'm reading the latest Fazbear Frights book. I have to somehow get in a situation with a murderous animatronic? What will I learn?!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just finished reading The Silmarillion. I'm confused about priorities here - I'm also confused which charachter I should 'be' when deciding on what my next step would be. Should I first sing a new world into existence? Should I go slay bad guys? Curse my own family? I won't ever be reading anything else, I'm afraid ...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dunno, I kinda like this one. In theory. In practice, the self-improvers of the world are kinda exhausting to be around.

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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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