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Because it’s convenient for 99% of people 99% of the time. OP’s case is an exception. Moreover, we don’t know why OP has been really banned, it could have been justified.

That aside, you just go to Indeed and apply to a job. It’s that easy. LinkedIn isn’t a requirement.

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exactly, this _convenience_ is a bit alarming, to me. but i guess, if it works, it works, until it doesn't.