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Has Your LinkedIn Feed Become a Ghost Town? Why a Quiet Exit Might Be Your Best Move.
Many people use LinkedIn for their jobs and careers. Recently, some users feel the platform is changing. They report that their posts are not being seen by others. This creates a problem for professionals who rely on the network to share information and connect with contacts. The core issue seems to be a change in how LinkedIn decides which content to show you and which of your content to show others.
Signs of an Algorithm Change
An algorithm is a set of rules a computer uses to do a task. On LinkedIn, an algorithm decides the order of posts in your feed. When these rules change, your experience on the platform can change suddenly. Some users have noticed specific problems.
- Less Interaction: Posts that used to get many comments and likes now receive very few.
- Empty Feeds: The main feed shows less content from direct contacts and followers.
- Filtered Content: It seems harder for critical or deeply informative posts to reach a wide audience.
One user noted that after a “radical algorithm” was introduced, his profile’s content stopped being distributed. He no longer received feedback, and his feed from contacts disappeared. This led him to deactivate his account, feeling the platform no longer served its purpose.
The Role of AI Training
These changes coincide with Microsoft, LinkedIn’s parent company, using public user data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems. If you do not change your settings to object, your information can be used. This AI training may be connected to the new algorithm. The system could be learning to prioritize certain types of content, which may not include the updates from your personal network that you expect to see. This can lead to a feeling of manipulation, where the platform controls what you see and who sees you.
What You Can Do
When a tool you use for your career stops working as expected, you have a choice to make. You can investigate the problem or decide to leave the platform. This is a personal decision based on whether the service still provides value to you. If you feel your professional presence is being harmed, it is wise to consider your options. You are in control of where you build your professional identity online. Leaving a platform that no longer feels useful or trustworthy is a valid step.