Cothrock

Account Executive

Politics on LInkedin: Yay or Nay

As political polarization across America increases, I am seeing more politically charged posts on Linkedin.

People have strong opinions about almost everything these days, but I wish there was a refuge from all the political talk on social media SOMEWHERE. Linkedin seems to me to be the perfect spot for a refuge.

I'm open to having my mind changed, but I don't enjoy politics on Linkedin. I'd rather pile onto CTOs doxing sales reps than read your opinions on immigration policy and the national debt.

Is it appropriate to discuss politics on Linkedin?

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yes no if it aligns with my political views depends

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Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

I hate that people are labeled one or the other. We should constantly strive to learn new things and change our opinion. This us vs them mentality is awful, but so widespread right now

Cothrock

Catalyst

Account Executive

Solid take. I think the problem with political discussion on social media is it's just not the right forum for it. I find if I talk to someone face to face or even over the phone its a much more reasonable discussion where we can find common ground. Social media (including LI) is so shallow. You just get shouted down.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Amen Cothrock. So much easier to type mindlessly online than to actually state your opinion to another human being you know is listening. Social media is not the place for serious political debate.

Cothrock

Catalyst

Account Executive

You will enjoy language (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGCOcPOQK8

Bittersweet0326

Politicker

Digital Business Associate

PREACH. context is so important and the ability to go back and forth and understand why people believe what they do. Even if you don't end up seeing eye to eye you get the opportunity to see a different viewpoint and try to understand it.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Just took the time to watch this and trust me if you got a minute would recommend it. Couldn't have said it better Chris Rock and thanks for the share Cothrock

Bittersweet0326

Politicker

Digital Business Associate

Yep he's on point 100%

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

No. Americans have been conditioned to see there are "two sides" to a story.

This is false and leads to extremism on both ends.

There are facts and opinions. That is it. Opinions have been given the same platform as facts and it's sad to see that is what generates views/ad buys.

If someone's opinion is hate driven/racist/sexist etc. That opinion should have no weight, you shouldn't try and see anything from that point of view. Tolerance of intolerance is intolerable.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

There are three sides to a story. Each person's side and the actual story.

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

This is exactly what I was talking about. You're giving weight to opinion, sthap...

It's not insightful to say everyone experiences things differently - that is a fact. Three things didn't happen. One thing.

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

I agree that Politics should be based on facts and not opinions. However, people aren't wired to have facts we are wired to have opinions. That being said, I couldn't agree more we need to use the facts to create our opinions. What I was implying earlier in this thread is we should be ready to change our opinion when a new set of facts shows our opinion might be wrong.

funcoupons

WR Officer

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No, LinkedIn is for professional networking and updates. Not politics, religion, pictures of your kids, or hitting on people.

BigCheese

Notorious Answer

Agency Recruiter

We're all aware that LinkedIn is essentially Facebook at this point, with splashes of beneficial content. I don't think half the things posted on LI are appropriate for what the site was created to be, let alone politics, religion, etc.

Beans

Big Shot

Enterprise Account Executive

Absolutely not.

The world is so ridiculously partisan and divided, you cannot have a single issue stance without being labeled the extreme of either side.

This will hurt your rep with prospects if you chat over linkedin.

HOWEVER - if they post right/left stuff, use that to your advantage to rapport build over calls.

paddy

WR Officer

Director of Business Development

NOOOOOOO

Indakitchenwhippin

Politicker

Channel Sales

Massive cringe and a great way to alienate about 50%+ of your network and potentially ruin existing professional relationships and future chances with clients/recruiters etc.

There is a reason that Politics & Religion are consistent no gos, especially in non intimate settings. You can very quickly ruin your “personal brand” for lack of a better term and easily alienate people

GlenRoss

Politicker

Account Executive

I find it super annoying when LI “influencers” talk politics

JDialz

Politicker

Chief Operating Officer

The way I see it - everyone's money is GREEN.

Keep that stuff on Facebook where it belongs. A lot of minds are changed on there! /s

ICantShoveItUpMyAssItsSoftware

Good Citizen

BDR

No, especially in our field of sales/business development, if you’re leveraging LinkedIn as a prospecting tool, might come back to bite you. Even if you don’t directly share the post or post it yourself, your likes reflect on your timeline as well.

SalesPharaoh

Big Shot

Senior Account Executive

I'm never posting politics over LinkedIn in but I do support other that do especially with what is described as Genocide/apartheid thay is taking place you just can't stay silent as spreading awareness is maybe the only thing you can do to help people.

However, I'm not offended if people report this if they are consistent with reporting both sides.

But so far I see LinkedIn has waaaay more cooler heads 😎 that strive to open their minds and engage in constructive conversation.

PIPboy69

Catalyst

CSM

Absolutely not, it is a platform for networking not facebook

MrMotivation

Politicker

Sales

Sahil shared this on Linkedin and it is getting negative feedback. I am surprised and not surprised at the same time

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

nomdeguerre

Executive

Account executive

Agree with you, stay away from politics. Besides it leads to inappropriate unproductive arguments. Every. Single. Tme!

Dr.Sales

Executive

LinkedIn is evolving to Facebook.

Austin

Celebrated Contributor

O&G O.G. - Sales Mgr. - NCSA

My opinion - if you lead with your politics, it’s a bad play. Even if you believe the person you’re engaging with is in total alignment. Because, there WILL inevitably be SOME sticking point that you don’t agree on - and THAT will be all the prospect / customer will likely remember.

Now, if someone is wearing a MAGA hat - commenting briefly at the end of a meeting that you like the hat, without leaving room in the conversation to discuss it further - this give the prospect / customer the since that you’re on their side, and allow them to assume their political views are completely in line with yours.

That is the rare occasion when commenting on politics has behooved me.

Hope you find this helpful.

Best,
AB

ChiefGreef45

Catalyst

Account Executive

It's good to keeps tabs on it, especially when it affects ways companies you speak with conduct business. That's where I would think it would be relevant. However, I agree with @Cothrock on that there are not productive conversations on those types of forums. I don't think I'm the only one who might read some in a more negative tone than the person posting intended which just leads to a downward spiral.

Swag

Opinionated

Account Executive

no way

MrEffWord

Opinionated

Regional Sales Manager

HELL NO.

Why would you alienate 50% or more of your clientele????? Grow the fuck up and keep your political shit to yourself on platform designed for us to make money.

if you want to have political rants then fuck off to your persona FB/IG accounts and do it there.

MrNiche

Valued Contributor

Senior Account Executive

Feel like growing up we were always taught to avoid 3 topics in public conversation with people you don't know well: sex, religion, and politics.

Yet those are the only topics we see on social media nowadays.

IMO if it doesn't give me a recommendation, a new sales trick to try, financial/side hustle advice, career info, etc. then it doesn't belong on LinkedIn. As interesting & inspiring as some people's "life" posts are, most of them should be kept on Facebook.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

"Control the controllables," cop out management response.

Cyberjarre

Politicker

BDR

I get that we're figuring it out as we go, but a half-built plane is going down, not up.

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

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