[michh]

Same. Cancelled my account a year ago, still getting those emails. The worst part? Actually considering getting a new account, as I've been told by multiple people not having a LinkedIn account is 'suspicious' and that it's costing me job opportunities. Genuinely wishing someone would make a (less evil) LinkedIn-killer. At least for the tech world. Was hoping Stackoverflow Careers would do that, but sadly that hasn't happened.

[joeframbach]

I haven't had a LinkedIn account in several years and have not had any problems. I guess YMMV.

[codyb]

I've been looking for entry level developer positions as a recent graduate and boy do I hear it repeated so much "Get to me on LinkedIn." "I got my job through LinkedIn". Over and over. I really don't want to create an account either but I suppose I might at some point. Sucks though. Because I get all these e-mails too from people and I've only read somewhat creepy things about LinkedIn.

[malandrew]

Why don't you just make a completely empty account with a throwaway email account that tells people not to trust linkedin and pointing them to a place on the web that you control?

[michh]

that is not exactly perceived well by the average HR/recruiter.