Those perusing and making contacts left and right might want to reconsider his/her approach to being "connected" on LinkedIn.Evidently, some connections can be soured by invites to be introduced and when you're sending mass e-mails to other LinkedIn members about employment, events, and questions that should be targeted toward the appropriate parties-- well, it can hurt you. You might be considered a spam artist, seem a little too pushy and move people to reconsider the notion of connecting in the first place. Tread lightly and think strategically on LinkedIn, as it's a great network for your professionalism but inappropriate for announcements or favors.
Check out the Publicity Hound. She sat down with LinkedIn expert Scott Allen and discussed similar topics.
Has anyone received invites from people they didn't know and found them to be a mistake? X-perts would like to know...