The Fantasy of Anonymous Profile Views

I stopped caring who viewed my profile. Unless you are connecting, contacting or reading my articles there is no value in it for me. Some women post Halloween pictures where they are dressed provocatively.

It leads to many profile views. Because men want to do business or they want to see her out of the catsuit? What do you think? Black Lives Matter. LinkedIn profile views do not.

I was blocked by someone after using that phrase who must not think much about Black lives. Good riddance. If you are here for business every profile viewer is a potential connection or client. Proceed accordingly and cultivate a relationship.

In a comment with Deanna Russo I mentioned how anonymous profile views have no value. At this point they could be AI. Upgrade to Premium and you still don't find out the identity of the mystery guest.

It isn't a good first impression. Deanna liked what I had to say and stated that I inspired her next post. That will be interesting. She probably won't take this route. Why go on LinkedIn Audio when I can cultivate my own conversations? Without further adieu, I present the article within the article. Since I am collaborating with myself shouldn't I attain a badge? Let's jump into The Fast and the Furious Universe for:

Deanna's Secret Admirer

Deanna: Since I help others make their profiles look better I have done it for myself. Who viewed my profile? (she checks that screen.) Five anonymous views? Is it impressive that "Someone on LinkedIn" viewed my profile? I won't do business unless someone is more specific.

(There is a knock at the door. Deanna opens it.)

Hi, Thomas. I heard you were coming to Ohio.

Thomas: That's next week. I might do a DiBella's Subs tour visiting the cities where they have locations.

D: And you still haven't made it back to Buffalo. They have the best pizza.

T: I'm always ready for good pizza. Airfares are still too high to Buffalo and when I find something in the realm of possibility; hotels are expensive.

D: When the time is right you can take a walk with Nathan Warner.

T: Or change diapers.

D: That's right- his wife had twins. Is there something I can help you with? There are deadlines and one of us enjoys LinkedIn Audio.

T: If I ever connect with Anneliese it will be because of you and her exchanges.

D: She's great. You should connect with her. You don't think I viewed your profile anonymously, do you?

T: The justification for that- even more than the theory that men are staring at women surreptitiously- is recruiters use that.

D: I don't know about that. Wouldn't they want to connect others with different positions?

T: You have as you bridged Jerry West to Colonial Wine and Spirits.

D: Wow, you do remember everything. Being out of work stinks. I don't want anyone to endure that. I cannot help the anonymous profile viewers. How would I know who they are?

T: Well, this is not merely a social call. As it turns out I met someone who viewed your profile anonymously and now he wants to meet you. I swear, you introduce me to the most interesting people. (Thomas yells down the hallway) "You can come in now."

D: Please don't let this be one of the men who sends inappropriate messages. I have been happily married- as you told me- since the Dallas Cowboys last won the Super Bowl.

T: That is a long, successful marriage. No, I present to you the man who viewed you anonymously. Deanna: meet Jim Kelly.

Deanna is flabbergasted. She then recalls whom she is talking to.

D: Wait, you don't mean the Jim Kelly from Black Belt Jones, do you? I know you have written about blaxploitation movies.

T: They have an integrity modern films lack. He passed away. I wouldn't build up your hopes. From the University of Miami, the Houston Gamblers and your Buffalo Bills: the quarterback of your childhood.

Jim Kelly: Hello, Deanna. It's a pleasure to meet you.

D: I don't know what to say. I'm glad you're here. I have had my own experiences with cancer and it's scary like nothing else.

JK: You think about your family and your children. I always recall Walter Payton. He was only in his forties.

T: He's my all time favorite running back.

JK: I loved watching him as well. Thurman did well and I enjoyed having him in the backfield.

D: So why did you have an anonymous profile?

JK: I don't know. If you saw "Someone from the Buffalo Bills viewed your profile"-

T: That could have been O.J.

JK: I have seen him on the golf course. Don't have much else to say except he was nice on the back nine. We talked about Ralph Wilson.

D: You both worked for him. We should connect.

JK: I don't mind. I feel so fortunate to have played in Buffalo. The fans- well, you grew up with them.

D: We are a good fan base.

T: Hey, I grew up with fair weather fans in Washington. That's why my father did not like the Redskins and he had a point. I admire Bills fans and great quarterbacks.

JK: Thank you for that. And where's that book you keep talking about?

D: Yeah, Thomas. I forgot about your book. Where is it?

T: It's coming. It will be released before the Bills win the Super Bowl. I always felt you received a bad rap for winning four straight AFC Championships. I acknowledge your team was great.

JK: The whole team wins or loses. There can be extenuating circumstances. If you set the Bills winning the Super Bowl as your deadline- you had better prepare for a February release.

D: I would love to see that.

JK: With his deadline, I am glad that I did not play for the Minnesota Vikings. That book will never be released.