LinkedIn is a cesspool of scammers and identity theft

Users on Hacker News criticize LinkedIn for becoming increasingly filled with scams, identity theft, and exploitative engagement tactics like puzzle games and intrusive emails. Microsoft, which owns LinkedIn, is accused of not addressing these problems while the platform employs dark patterns to keep users subscribed to unwanted notifications. Many commenters express frustration with LinkedIn's algorithmic feed and lack of useful features, wishing for a viable alternative to replace it.