"LinkedIn Expands Beyond Career Networking to Embrace Dating Features"

LinkedIn, traditionally a professional networking site, is increasingly being used as a platform for dating, despite its policies against such use. Users like Samuela John have found potential romantic partners through the site's direct messaging feature, attracted by the detailed professional profiles that offer a sense of credibility and authenticity. While some find success in this unconventional approach to dating, others view it as inappropriate and invasive, leading to a debate about the mixing of professional and personal boundaries online. Sociologists and industry professionals suggest that the trend may be driven by a desire for more genuine connections and a reaction against the superficial nature of traditional dating apps.