Tell HN: Interviewed with Triplebyte? Your profile is about to become public

Article summary

Triplebyte, a platform for engineers to showcase their skills, is making user profiles public by default, allowing them to be shared on job applications, LinkedIn, and GitHub. Users have one week to opt-out of making their profiles public. The company aims to create a skills-based credential for engineers, but some users are concerned about the potential impact on their privacy and job searches. The change is intended to help Triplebyte take on LinkedIn and create a better engineering resume.

Main themes

• privacy concerns
• job search visibility
• opt-in vs opt-out
• GDPR and regulations
• user trust and consent
• company ambitions and priorities

What commenters say

• Making user profiles public by default is a violation of privacy and should have been opt-in instead.
• The change may harm users who do not want their current employers to know about their job searches.
• The company's decision is a desperate attempt to gain an advantage over LinkedIn and may backfire.
• The profiles will only show limited information and will not reveal sensitive details about users' job searches.
• The company's handling of user data and privacy is a major concern and may lead to a loss of trust.
• The change may be a breach of GDPR regulations and other privacy laws.
• The company should prioritize user privacy and consent over its own interests and ambitions.
• The decision to make profiles public by default is tone-deaf and shows a lack of understanding of user concerns.