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Is LinkedIn losing its credibility

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Introduction I am sure that I am not alone when I say that there has been a noticeable decrease in the LinkedIn experience, and I believe that the three main causes of it are the poor quality of the content posted, a frustrating spam problem, and Main Character Syndrome.     LinkedIn has received backlash for transitioning from a platform primarily focused on professional networking to one resembling a social media site. Users have voiced concerns regarding the declining quality of content, along with a noticeable uptick in spam and self-promotional posts. I've observed a significant rise in the volume of "motivational" and "inspirational" posts flooding social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn. Sadly, many of these stories seem exaggerated or entirely fabricated, aimed solely at garnering engagement. They lack authenticity and fail to genuinely inspire individuals to enhance their productivity, work ethic, or empathy. Personally, the only motivation I