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From Networking to Narcissism: How LinkedIn has evolved into a platform for sympathy seeking and emotional exhibition

History of LinkedIn

LinkedIn was founded in December 2002 by Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. The company was officially launched in May 2003, and it quickly grew in popularity as a way for professionals to connect with one another and build their personal and professional networks. In 2011, LinkedIn went public and became the first social media company to do so. Since then, LinkedIn has continued to grow and evolve, introducing new features and tools to help professionals connect and succeed in their careers. In 2016, Microsoft Corporation acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. Today, LinkedIn is the largest professional networking platform in the world with over 740 million members, and is available in over 200 countries and territories.

Purpose of LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a social media platform primarily used for professional networking and job searching. Users can create a profile, connect with other professionals, and search for job opportunities. It is also used by companies to recruit employees and by professionals to stay informed about their industry and build their personal brand.

From Networking to Narcissism: How LinkedIn has Evolved into a Platform for Sympathy-Seeking and Emotional Exhibition

Now This happened with it!

LinkedIn, once a platform for networking and professional development, has undergone a significant change in recent years. As more and more users flock to the site, the nature of the content being shared has shifted from professional updates and connections to a breeding ground for narcissism. Users are increasingly using the site to seek sympathy and emotionally exhibit themselves, rather than for its intended purpose of connecting with other professionals.

This shift in behavior not only detracts from the value of LinkedIn as a professional tool but also creates a toxic environment for users. The constant stream of self-promotion and emotional exhibition can lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout for other users. Scrolling through the newsfeed can feel like a never-ending competition of who can be the most vulnerable, and that's not what LinkedIn was intended for.

The pressure to constantly present a polished and perfect image of oneself on LinkedIn can take a toll on one's mental health. The constant stream of posts about promotions, new jobs, and seemingly perfect lives can make users feel inadequate and like they're not measuring up to their peers. Additionally, the pressure to constantly be "on" and present can lead to feelings of burnout and exhaustion.

To combat this issue, LinkedIn should take steps to address the problem of narcissism on the platform. This could include implementing stricter guidelines for self-promotion, encouraging users to focus on networking and professional development, and providing resources for users to manage their mental health. Additionally, the platform could provide more options for users to control the content they see, such as filtering out posts that are overly self-promotional or emotionally exhibitionist. By taking these steps, LinkedIn can return to its roots as a valuable professional tool, rather than a breeding ground for narcissism.

In conclusion, LinkedIn has evolved into a platform for sympathy-seeking and emotional exhibition, and it's time for the platform to take responsibility for its role in fostering this behavior. By taking steps to address the problem of narcissism, LinkedIn can become a more positive and beneficial platform for its users. It's time to shift the focus back to professional development and networking, and away from the constant stream of self-promotion and emotional exhibition.


Thank you,

Shivraj Patil  
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