What are the disadvantages of LinkedIn?

Answer 1

Let's say you are unfairly terminated from your employment for of all things (GASP!) doing your job well. Say, e.g., your boss, "B," was a female who hated all things male and competent. (This phenomenon is known by business scholars as the "agency problem.") Let's assume, too, than pursuant to your departure you made some unpopular yet truthful disclosures related to B. You now connect on LI to erstwhile coworker, "C," who is connected to B. You are being vetted for a potential position by a prospective employer, "E." E finds B thru LI. E contacts B. Job prospect torpedoed.