One has to make a living. I get that, since I am in the same position.
Unlike a lot of recruiters on LinkedIn, I READ profiles when I look at them.

So, when at the bottom of a profile it says:


Don't add "or a job offer" behind every single one of those items.

I am inclined to add the following to my profile description:



@recruiters: only contact me when it says so at the bottom of my profile.
Starting 01-01-2014 I will publicly and actively denounce you, your company and the person who passed on my name when I am not actively asking for recruitment.
My free Advice: when in doubt, don't contact me ;-)



Does this go to far (or not)?
Am I fighting for a lost cause? (is it a lost cause?)
Is there a better way to handle them?
Should I send them a bill for using my time?
In the Netherlands we have an opt-out system for unwanted callers; should recruitment be included?

I am wondering what other people think, so I'm posting it. Feel free to respond!
Private messages will not be published (unless you are a recruiter trying to recruit me...)