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sharp_stick

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3. My guess is that they're inviting you to join

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 19, 2013, 12:04 PM

Jun 2013

I can't think of a reason why someone would want to set you up an account.

It's not that intrusive of a networking site usually so it's probably not anything more than annoying.

If you're getting requests from someone you really know check back with them otherwise I'd probably just spam filter the lot.

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Does anyone know if those invitations from linkedin are a put on? [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 OP

Do you mean LinkedIn? sharp_stick Jun 2013 #1

Yes. LinkedIn. Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #2

My guess is that they're inviting you to join sharp_stick Jun 2013 #3

I get things like that when I'm online sometimes that look genuine... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #4

Do you recognize the name of friends? Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #5

Yes, why don't you simply email those friends and ask them if they suggested you TO LinkedIn... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #6

If they're people you know, they're legit. Myrina Jun 2013 #7

I have a facebook account and they are always recommending "friends." Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #8

Right, LinkedIn "recommends" people you may know, like FB, but Myrina Jun 2013 #9

Interesting. Baitball Blogger Jun 2013 #10