Merch Table

Shot

When folks on LinkedIn tag a dozen thought leaders and content creators in a post, it’s a trifecta by:

• infodumping and simultaneously disrespecting the reader and exhorting them “to stay up to date on the latest”
• being a perfect candidate for the LinkedIn Lunatics sub on Reddit
• successfully gaming the algorithm

Chaser

There’s no way anyone has enough time to read or listen to all the helpful resources.

The Reddit sub is a form of outsourced mentorship.

Algorithmic gamesmanship is like winning a trophy for an A/B test.

The Vibe

Per Joan Westerberg, it comes off as:

the merch table at a motivational speaking gig in the VIP lounge of a budget airline.