A term describing LinkedIn's strict, Gestapo-style verification process that requires government-issued ID, like a driver's license or passport, to access basic features such as job searching or connecting with "thought leaders" and "employment gurus." It underscores the platform's restrictive barriers to what should be open career networking, while highlighting the loss of access to corporate buzzwords, self-promotion, and posts about "ecosystems" and "amazing growth potential" for those who value freedom.
"I got slammed with LinkedIce when I tried signing up for LinkedIn—wanted my ID just to browse job posts and read about 'synergistic team ecosystems'!"
by Raquel de la Roche August 18, 2025
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