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Founded in 2002, [[wikipedia:LinkedIn|'''LinkedIn''']] is a social-media platform for professional networking | Founded in 2002, [[wikipedia:LinkedIn|'''LinkedIn''']] is a social-media platform for professional networking. | ||
LinkedIn also makes it difficult to cancel their free trial membership, | =Summary= | ||
It has been known for its [[dark patterns]] | |||
Users register on LinkedIn with an email, which LinkedIn then scrapes their contacts list and uploads this information to LinkedIn.[https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a545600/what-people-can-see-on-your-profile#:~:text=Contact%20and%20personal%20information%20that%20you%E2%80%99ve%20provided%20in%20the%20Contact%20Info%20section%20of%20your%20profile%20is%20only%20visible%20to%20your%201st%2Ddegree%20connections] | |||
LinkedIn also makes it difficult to cancel their free trial membership, likely targeting users that have forgotten or are unable to locate the cancel page.[https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a545578] <!-- Added what I think could be a source, but I think it would be better if these steps were put in detail (what are the prompts LinkedIn requires?) | |||
This section could also use rewording. --> | This section could also use rewording. --> | ||
LinkedIn's membership price has also quintupled from $10 per month in 2018 to $50 in 2024. | LinkedIn's membership price has also quintupled from $10 per month in 2018 to $50 in 2024. | ||
[[Category:LinkedIn Corporation]] | [[Category:LinkedIn Corporation]] | ||
[[Category:Business services companies]] | [[Category:Business services companies]] | ||
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Internet |
| Official website | https://linkedin.com/ |
Founded in 2002, LinkedIn is a social-media platform for professional networking.
Summary
It has been known for its dark patterns
Users register on LinkedIn with an email, which LinkedIn then scrapes their contacts list and uploads this information to LinkedIn.[1]
LinkedIn also makes it difficult to cancel their free trial membership, likely targeting users that have forgotten or are unable to locate the cancel page.[2]
LinkedIn's membership price has also quintupled from $10 per month in 2018 to $50 in 2024.