Ivo 🇪🇺Feb 21

“I wanted the blue checkmark on LinkedIn. The one that says “this person is real.” In a sea of fake recruiters, bot accounts, and AI-generated headshots, it seemed like a smart thing to do.

So I tapped “verify.” I scanned my passport. I took a selfie. Three minutes later — done. Badge acquired. I felt a tiny dopamine hit of legitimacy.

Then I did what apparently nobody does. I went and read the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not LinkedIn’s. The other company’s”

https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

Show threadmoggieFeb 22

Wouldn't it make more sense to read those before uploading your personal documents?

@Ivovanwilligen

Show threadMarianneFeb 22
@EverydayMoggie @Ivovanwilligen why be like this? They made something useful. Who do you know who ever reads the Ts&Cs? If you do, you're in a small minority. Maybe uplift instead of coming down on people for everything.
Show threadmoggieFeb 22

In fact, I do read all the details before signing up for anything. Everybody should, especially now, because the stakes are a lot higher than they used to be.

@noodlemaz @Ivovanwilligen

Show threadKim Spence-Jones 🇬🇧😷Feb 22
@EverydayMoggie @noodlemaz @Ivovanwilligen
The problem is, for most people they need the service they are registering with (or at least think they do). Not signing is not an option, so what’s the point of reading the small print?
For example, I want the security updates on my iPhone. I have to click ‘accept’ to get them. The alternative is effectively to brick my phone.
It’s a scandal, and law makers the world over are not getting a grip.
Show threadeverton137Feb 23

@KimSJ @EverydayMoggie @noodlemaz @Ivovanwilligen Not everyone has the time to read and understand the details and implications of what's written.

Governments should hold those companies accountable and protect our privacy.

Show threadRage Rumbles 🏴‍☠️ 🏳️‍🌈 🫂🔞Feb 23

@everton137 @KimSJ @EverydayMoggie @noodlemaz @Ivovanwilligen

So you want someone else to do the work for you?

Exactly why we are in this mess to begin with.

Your protection is YOUR JOB first and foremost.

Show threadKim Spence-Jones 🇬🇧😷
@Black_Flag @everton137 @EverydayMoggie @noodlemaz @Ivovanwilligen
This is nonsense! One individual refusing the terms and conditions has exactly zero impact on a company. In all probability it won’t even know that you did!
Only governments have the power to make a difference to abusive T&Cs.
Feb 23 at 12:57pmWeb