From 6f85abc823289cd1fa7d08dbbea792d2f53ec9fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alexander Goussas Date: Tue, 5 May 2026 07:56:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add post on linkedin connections --- posts/2026-05-05-on-linkedin-connections.md | 30 +++++++++++++++++++++ public/index.html | 1 + 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 posts/2026-05-05-on-linkedin-connections.md diff --git a/posts/2026-05-05-on-linkedin-connections.md b/posts/2026-05-05-on-linkedin-connections.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1b1ae95 --- /dev/null +++ b/posts/2026-05-05-on-linkedin-connections.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +title: On LinkedIn Connections +date: 5 may 2026 +--- + +A little while ago I sent a connnection request to Mr. Simon Peyton Jones. In +case you don't know who he is, he's one of the major +contributors to the creation of Haskell. + +He replied asking me what the connection was about, which surprised me since it +was the first time someone asked that. I said that I only wanted to follow him +because I'm a long time Haskell fan. He then told me that that's ok, but that a +note with the connection to make it more personal would have been better. And I +agree. + +I often rant about how dehumanized human connection in social media is. Trolls +everywhere saying shit they would not dare utter in person. It's as if when +online, people really think they're the main character in an RPG and everyone +else is an NPC. + +And yet, for a long time I've spammed connections on LinkedIn, precisely +thinking I am a main character in an RPG, and connections items to be collected. +But not anymore. + +My goal is henceforth to build a genuine network of people sharing cool stuff +and caring at a personal level. People that actually interact with each other. + +So, if you want to connect, I'll be more than happy to. Just make sure you send +your personal note on the request ;). diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html index 769c70b..31c3172 100644 --- a/public/index.html +++ b/public/index.html @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@

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