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Re: LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions

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post #13

friends, WHEN you are asked to implement something like this at your job, which will you choose: object (& hold ground, loose job) OR comply (& keep job) as practitioners, where do we hold the line between telemetry and surveillance?

There's a third choice. Say you'll do it but do it poorly, or drag your feet forever. Hard to prove you intentionally did a bad job.

If that's the game you're playing tho, maybe time to find another job too ;)

Re: LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions

#52
post #29

Can someone here please create a LinkedIn replacement for developers that 1. Doesn't have the spam 2. That doesn't look like it's from 2008 3. That only developers / engineers / tech folks can join 4. Doesn't try to log into your email to steal your contact list 5. That doesn't track you or your extensions / browser fingerprint 6. That doesn't have a bunch of fake "linkedinmaxxing" garbage content 7. that doesn't hav…

Just type about:blank in your browser, and you'll get what you're asking for ;)

Re: LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions

#56
post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Seriously. We need some kind of federated replacement. Who is building this?

Be the change you want to see mate.

It's odd, yeah?

We have the ability to vibe these things over a weekend, yet getting to the critical mass/tipping point of adoption is something else.

Whatever happened to: if you build it, they will come?

Re: LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions

#59
post #13

friends, WHEN you are asked to implement something like this at your job, which will you choose: object (& hold ground, loose job) OR comply (& keep job) as practitioners, where do we hold the line between telemetry and surveillance?

I choose not to work at places like linked in, meta, or any place that accepts Saudi or Israeli funding. It makes it a little harder to find a job, but i sleep better at night.

I wouldn’t lump in Israel in, but good for you.
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