DeusJun 27, 2023
The times we live in. #LinkedIn asking for verifying your identity via Aadhar Card. #Privacy #India. Courtesy, a friend. @mastodonindians
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Show threadSumit Sahoo
@Deus @mastodonindians To be honest I am not against it. The verification is done via DigiLocker and Aadhaar is never shared with LinkedIn. This makes sure the user is authentic. I think this is a brilliant idea to implement across social networks. Govt holds the identity and there will be less scams across social networks. DigiLocker acts as 3rd factor if you will.
Jun 27, 2023 at 1:37pmMastodon for iOS
Show threadArun Mani JJun 27, 2023
@sumitsahoo @Deus @mastodonindians same, as long as it is optional, I'm fine with it
Show threadDeusJun 28, 2023

This makes sure the user is authentic

Yes. Esp in the context of a (well) ‘professional’ social media network. Also, considering the number of ‘spammy’ looking accounts esp. recruiters and ‘life coaches’, it’s good in the Indian context. You however do want to call out the LinkedFluencers and tone deaf posts with an Alt account - waiting till retirement to call them out is too long a wait. 😉

I’m with @arunmani on this - keep it optional. At least the legit ones won’t suffer.