My job hunting days are long over but you're right, LinkedIn et al are indulging in a form of blackmail with chicanery like this. Having said that, I've notice

My job hunting days are long over but you're right, LinkedIn et al are indulging in a form of blackmail with chicanery like this. Having said that, I've noticed most resumes I receive have GitHub links over LinkedIn. We've advertised on LinkedIn with mixed results, employee referrals have always been more effective.