[mwagstaff]

Fully agree with the article. Got caught out by the same nasty trick.

Unfortunately, LinkedIn serves a niche in the market for keeping in touch with ex work colleagues who you don't necessarily know well enough to connect with on Facebook. And to be fair, it's also a good way of getting a job nowadays.

If someone built a better intentioned, less spammy alternative, I think it would stand a good chance of succeeding.