> (I even saw a few job application forms that had a mandatory linkedin URL field.)
Some, man in software, id bed over 90% of applications expect a linkedin url, and over 50% require it. I usually put my own website url in if it lets me, otherwise I just put a fake one in.
I actually have a linkedin, I had for like a week or so before they demanded installing the mobile app, giving them a selfie and two forms of government ID. They also don't have support for unauthenticated users. So if you can't log into your account, you can't get support about why you can't log into your account.
anyway what a shit show yes.

