It is interesting to observe two kinds of typical networking patterns in a number of social and professional networking sites.
1. Conservative: those members who want to connect only with the similar, familiar people from the same circle. They are uncomfortable with people from different backgrounds. Common ground is essential for them. They have tighter filters. A small network is sufficient for them.
2. Diverse: those members open to connections from different people, different personalities, different characteristics, new ideas, different cultures, different visions etc. They have more flexible filters and more tolerant to ambiguity. They see each connection as an opportunity. They prefer large, diverse network of people.
I believe our values, expectations and experience with people have a deciding factor for the category we choose.
My personal preference is diverse. I would like to know which category you are or you prefer. Diverse, Conservative or both? Or other combination? What are your key expectations from online social/professional networking?
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