I'm on it. I have gotten multiple jobs from it. I log in regularly, but am not "active". As far as the downsides - nothing is forcing you to read anything on t

I'm on it. I have gotten multiple jobs from it. I log in regularly, but am not "active". As far as the downsides - nothing is forcing you to read anything on the site, so that is an easily avoided problem. I find cold messaging to be a good thing - ignore it if you are not looking, reply with your desired role if you are looking. Data privacy is a valid concern, so only post the public information you want people to have to find jobs. So sure, if you try to use it as social media it is problematic. If you think of it as a directory to let recruiters know when you want work, it works just fine. Just don't make it anything more than it really is.