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The discussion revolves around the creation of a Physics Forums page on LinkedIn, encouraging users to follow it. One participant expresses concerns about privacy on LinkedIn due to the use of real names, preventing them from joining. Others highlight LinkedIn's effectiveness as a networking tool, noting its advantages over Facebook. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the benefits of connecting on LinkedIn while acknowledging privacy concerns. Engaging with the Physics Forums page on LinkedIn is seen as a valuable opportunity for community building.
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Anyone on LinkedIn? I just signed up today to make a PF page. Please follow us if you are on :)

http://www.linkedin.com/company/physics-forums
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Anyone on LinkedIn? I just signed up today to make a PF page. Please follow us if you are on :)

http://www.linkedin.com/company/physics-forums
Unfortunately, LinkedIn is the only site with (almost) my real name, even it has a minor typo, which was unintentional, but people I know still seem able to find me. So I can't join. It also links the real names of family members and people I know in real life. So, I couldn't join for that reason alone.

But for others, it's a great resource for building a network.
 
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Evo said:
But for others, it's a great resource for building a network.

After looking around a bit I am fairly impressed. Much more useful than FB.
 

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