I think it's a perfect mirror of the corporate world, which in itself rewards and thrives on mediocrity. Mediocrity is safe and predictable. Sure, let's hear t

I think it's a perfect mirror of the corporate world, which in itself rewards and thrives on mediocrity. Mediocrity is safe and predictable. Sure, let's hear the counter-example of the noble startup, taking massive risks to build The Coolest Thing. Like the enthusiastic wiggly sperms, one in a million succeeds -- and the consequences of initial success are to grow mediocre over time. LinkedIn is marketing slop, aimed at the lowest common denominator, because that's the most numerous denomination of the walking wallet. Of course it is saturated with family friendly, inoffensive, endless streams of softcore corporate propaganda.