[ghettoCoder]

This can only accelerate linkedin becoming (more) irrelevant which is not a bad thing in my opinion. I keep a linkedin (basic) profile because it's handy to stay in touch with work acquaintances and keep doors open. But for the love of God, no, I will not grant you access to my address book. No, Mr. Headhunter, you may not have my resume before showing me an actual opportunity.

Linkedin is now eerily similar to Facebook (which I shun) with work anniversaries, timelines, "You may know" and "you may be interested in" lists and all this other nonsense. It's nothing more than a trolling site for headhunters and large corps to pick off low-hanging fruit.

No big loss.