H.'s dashboard

I agree with removing the duplicates, the SPAM, the adverts posting as questions and the rare (and thankfully so) downright offensive.

Would love it if LinkedIn would also automatically eliminate the "Help I have two accounts" and the "I want to leave LinkedIn" repeats.

I would also systematically eradicate the No contacts, No profile, dummy posters and then subjectively eradicate the idiot postings - I had one today who in answer to me saying that I was pleased that LIONS who posted their e-mail address in their profile name allowed me to ignore them, then sent me an invitation to connect.

I almost want to see LinkedIn introduce an IQ test and eliminate those who don't score an easy minimum!!! – H., on July 20, 2008 23:16

I agree with Sheilah - responsible members should not suffer by having responsible questions and answers flagged illegitimately and with no recourse to action.

Flagging in some ways does serve a legitimate purpose in cleaning out the Q&A of rubbish adverts and duplicates, however surely a quick search engine filter could eliminate the duplicate posts and prevent flagging being required in any case?

Equally I have started to notice a large number of dummy identities that are being used to abuse the system and again would endorse Sheilah's suggestion of some form of restricted rights e.g, as she mentions, no profile, no connections = no flagging.

I would also agree that the Experts List is at best an ego wall and not a relevant value add for the LinkedIn community; if as Sheilah suggests it is being used to identify and target legitimate members "just for the fun of it" then I would also agree that it should be withdrawn.

I'm picking the smiley icon because I'm an optimist at heart and can't believe that LI will do nothing about good suggestions from a good and highly supportive participant's legitimate complaint!!