LinkedIn
This site is the interweb equivalent of the work mafia (a phrase I'm sure I've purloined from somewhere else).

OK, freelancing, it's a good idea, doesn't do any harm to get your name about and what not, and tbh, I'd be lying if I said it hadn't done me a good turn now and again (job offers in exotic locations with some gnarly pay and no tax). However...

When you're spotted by a full-time colleague, it's like blood in the water. Flys on shite, at it like knives, at me like dogs, whatever analogy you want. For some reason it becomes a HUGE OFFENSE not to reply almost immediately to an invite to join someones network. Stroll on, eh? I update it when I can (ie: when I'm not elbow-deep in kit or drinking) so relax. It is not the end of the world if I don't immediately acknowledge you.

Try going outside once in a while, and perhaps even trying this crazy thing called "real life networking" where you get to try wacky plug-ins like "genuine females", "weather (a 'Sunshine' plug-in)", "social discourse which doesn't revolve around work" and the amazing "pub"

Losers
(mymilkshakebringsallthemongstotheyard poison hearts, poison minds - joining hate, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 10:37, 4 replies)

Sunshine Plugin?
How do you get one of those?

This summer has been shite!
(Fuckarma was masturbating into your handbag, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 10:43, closed)

Shirley...
Where "genuine females" are concerned, it's you that is the plug-in? Hopefully.
(Vice Admiral Sir Charles Cockbrush KCB MBE DSO, who is finding it increasingly difficult to log into b3ta.com wants to duck your aunt and kick your puppy, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 11:03, closed)

Each to their own, Cockbrush.
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( Moey, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 11:07, closed)

@cockbrush
That depends on your tastes I reckon!
(Fuckarma was masturbating into your handbag, Fri 12 Sep 2008, 11:08, closed)