@humanetech @lightweight @alexesc You cannot view the profile or connect to a LinkedIn user without having an account yourself. So by having account with your real name on it, you are helping MS abuse the #privacy of your past friends.

@alexesc @lightweight @humanetech and if your past friend does not have a mobile phone, or they would otherwise not give their ph# number to MS, the mere existence of your acct pushes others to get a mobile phone (a #privacy abuse in itself) & then share their ph# with #Microsoft.

@humanetech @lightweight @alexesc There is also a practical problem with having a minimum profile on #LinkedIn: inactive profiles give employers the impression of someone who is unmotivated & out of touch. So a minimum profile that isn't continuously updated with new activity actually works against you. You give up both ethics & self-promotion in this case (iow, worst of both worlds).

@resist1984 @humanetech @alexesc As of right now, I'm no longer on LinkedIn.

@lightweight @alexesc @humanetech great to hear! I felt quite liberated when I deleted mine.

@resist1984 @alexesc @humanetech thank you all for helping me to solidify my resolve :)