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A LinkedIn connection request escalated into a public confrontation when Carlos Pantoja, CEO of Optima Solutions, sent a threatening message to Ali Schwanke, founder of Simple Strat. Schwanke exposed the exchange by posting a screenshot, which quickly went viral. Pantoja’s message warned Schwanke not to poach his employees, ending sarcastically with ‘With much love.’ Schwanke chose not to censor the names involved, calling the threat ‘unwarranted.’ The post gained significant attention, sparking debates about professional networking etiquette and leadership styles.

LinkedIn has emerged as a formidable competitor in the Twitter alternatives market, with steady growth in both web traffic and app usage. Since Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in 2022, LinkedIn’s web traffic has increased by 18%, while Twitter/X has experienced a 10% decline. LinkedIn’s worldwide Android app usage has also seen a rise of 14% since November 2022, while X’s has decreased by 20%. The social network’s focus on introducing features like games and short-form videos aligns with its strategy to capture the attention of former Twitter users, particularly Gen Z. LinkedIn’s mobile app revenue has also outpaced that of both Twitter/X and Snapchat, reaching a record $119 million in the first quarter of 2024. This growth highlights LinkedIn’s continued relevance as a professional networking platform and its ability to compete effectively in the evolving social media landscape.