> I didn't interpret, just said as it is for people who I definitely know how good they are; You explicitly claimed that from your observation "null performers

> I didn't interpret, just said as it is for people who I definitely know how good they are; You explicitly claimed that from your observation "null performers and phonies have outstanding profiles, the good or super programmer somtimes an awkward or does-not-care profile." The matter of fact is that, contrary to your claim, the amount of care you invest in things like CV and job board profiles is not correlated with competence. It's instead correlated with the need for a career change. Those who are not looking for a job are far less likely to waste their time curating a profile or online presence they gain nothing from. They're wasting their time. If instead you find yourself looking for a job, whether you're unemployed, about to be fired, or just looking for a better role, you're going to work on marketing yourself to prospective employers. This means updating your CV, updating a job board or two, and perhaps even write a cover letter. If you're not wasting your time thinking of switching jobs, you don't waste time with the likes of LinkedIn. It's like a healthy diet: most people only start to become mindful of its importance when they experience any form of health scare.