It's been eleven years and one day since LinkedIn was officially launched, and a lot has changed for the company during that time. It has grown to be used by over 225 million members, and is continuing to grow at a pace of two members a second. One thing that hasn't been growing for the better though is the number of inappropriate messages some women are receiving on the site. Some users want to use the site for meeting a potential date who may work in the same industry or share like-minded opinions on business. However, this creates a confusing level of ambiguity for those trying to determine the difference between a one-on-one meeting for a cup of coffee or a one-on-one meeting for a cup of coffee.
This can also create some uncomfortable encounters for those looking to use the site as purely a professional space. The blog SocialCreeps was created to document these such encounters, some of which are beyond unacceptable for a professional environment.
For those who are looking for a bit more of a romantic connection rather than a professional one, have no fear. LinkedUp, hopes to take the ambiguity out of trying to flirt over messages on LinkedIn. It functions essentially like Tinder, allowing users to browse through a database of other users looking for a more personal connection. The users can then "like" profiles of others they are interested in, and hope for a match.
Personally, I think LinkedIn should be a site for strictly business connections, not the next eHarmony. I do, however, realize that sometimes the best connections can be made through unlikely situations.
