[dijonman2]

I deleted my LinkedIn, it’s a source of information that the general public doesn’t need to see. I don’t want to broadcast my employment history to the world.

I think the value of LinkedIn is diminishing and will continue to decline.

[AlbertCory]

It's been around for 20 years or so, never had any real strong value, but they keep trying.

If I want to get in touch with someone I worked with ages ago, LinkedIn is still a good way, or even the only way. The value will decline if people stop adding contacts when they meet new people. Is that happening?

[dewey]

> I think the value of LinkedIn is diminishing and will continue to decline.

I don't see how that would be the case, it's the de-facto rolodex for your work-circle and I don't think I know any alternative that is getting popular.

[blown_gasket]

I think it's value is you are able to be found be those looking to employ you. If you don't want to be offered employment, I don't see a point in having a LinkedIn - a resume does just fine when you are looking.

But this goes towards the GPs post, it is public information. I also deleted my LinkedIn awhile ago. In my opinion a company or person should only be given my CV when I offer it to them.

In terms of a work-circle rolodex, this is odd to me. If I want to keep in contact with the person in the future I will have their personal contact info and keep in touch, otherwise not.

[TameAntelope]

Consider that not all of us mind sharing their CVs to the world. The potential for harm is quite low, and there are meaningful upsides.

[50]

See https://read.cv/ for a viable alternative.

[mypastself]

It’s a trade-off for me. There is value in being visible to recruiters, but I’m not too comfortable with so much of my personal information being available for easy perusal.