Dear LinkedIn: I Love You, Please Back Off

Enough with the pushy tips, must-reads and dubious new contacts. I'm already sold.

March 31, 2014 7:31 p.m. ET

So, when did LinkedIn go from being a professional networking tool to being a giant nudge? I speak of the constant barrage of recommendations, invitations, endorsements, upgrades and updates the company has been sending.

Welcome this new member or join that discussion group. Write a testimonial. Check out these "must read" articles, with five surefire tips or 10 "must follow" hashtags. Many of these messages have...

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