[p17b]

But do not all major social networks collect data in some ways?

[Artemix]

That doesn't make it any more acceptable.

And this is not simply a social network, but a work-oriented one.

[tjoff]

Exactly, you'd expect a site such as linked in would be better in this regard. It seems they harvest your contacts and send emails on your behalf nagging everyone you know to join linkedin. An absolute disgrace.