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Getting data from the Linkedin web site
My question is about getting data from linkedin and posting it on Twitter. To be more specific, I'd like to read Discussions from my group "Networking in GTA (Greater Toronto Area)" and post them into a Twitter account, so Twitter subscribers could get the updates. Unfortunately that functionality is not offered by Linkedin.
I have applied for the Linkedin API but as per messages in different places, these requests are not often responded.
There are few PHP classes on the Web that could be used to login into Linkedin, save the current state and get other information that a "live" user can see.
I'm not sure if that way is legit or no... As well I'm not sure how often Linkedin changes their code - these changes may break the authentication or data import.
Looking for your comments.
Thanks,
Eugene
I have applied for the Linkedin API but as per messages in different places, these requests are not often responded.
There are few PHP classes on the Web that could be used to login into Linkedin, save the current state and get other information that a "live" user can see.
I'm not sure if that way is legit or no... As well I'm not sure how often Linkedin changes their code - these changes may break the authentication or data import.
Looking for your comments.
Thanks,
Eugene
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Inappropriate?If the question is whether or not it is OK to scrape the LinkedIn site for content that you didn't generate, and then republish it on Twitter, then the answer is no, it's not legit.
From the user agreement "DON'T" section:
[DON'T] use manual or automated software, devices, scripts robots, other means or processes to access, “scrape,” “crawl” or “spider” any web pages contained in the site;
We are currently working on ways to get more LinkedIn content out on Twitter easily.
In the meantime, many group owners are finding success Tweeting out info about their groups manually, to drive membership and participation on LinkedIn.
To do this, just take your Group URL, shorten it, and include it in a tweet with some sample topic words, maybe from a recent discussion. People will find this either by following you, Twitter search, or indexing on a major search engine.
Adam
I’m happy to help
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Inappropriate?Hi Adam,
Thanks for the prompt reply.
I have 2 questions though...
1) Why the manual posting of group's discussions on Twitter is legit when you just said "it's not legit... to scrape the LinkedIn site for content that you didn't generate, and then republish it on Twitter"
2) what is the difference between the manual scrapping of the content that I have not generated and the automated one?
I'm just trying to understand the logic behind the rules... because these rules sound like they may be manipulated. Could you please discuss that with your colleagues from the legal department?
Thanks,
Eugene
I’m confused
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Inappropriate?I am not a legal expert, so please don't take my comments here as any form of official legal opinion.
1) My assumption was that your tweet would be in your own words, and contain a link to the content. It would not contain the content itself.
2) The language in the user agreement is very explicit that automation of the type you describe is prohibited.
If the goal is to drive traffic / awareness of your group through Twitter, a few simple words and URLs can go a long way.
I understand that you may be disappointed with the answer.
Adam
I’m happy to help.
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Inappropriate?Hi Adam,
Yes, I am somehow disappointed by the fact that as per your interpretation, Linkedin makes harder marketing of a group, however these are the rules. In this thread I'm trying to find the truth, the final official response. If I wanted to hide and make a software, I wouldn't ask these questions here to reveal my plans.
I understand your comment "I am not a legal expert, so please don't take my comments here as any form of official legal opinion." - that's why I asked to get a 'second opinion' from your legal department. Could they contact me through my email address listed in my linkedin profile?
Thanks,
Eugene
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