When you Connect with another member, you automatically follow them.
The Connection allows you to message the other member.
The Follow allows you to see their activity in your News Feed.
If you wish to be connected to a member without seeing their activity in your News Feed, you can go to their profile and Unfollow them.
To unfollow a member, perform the steps below.
Mobile
1. Tap the hamburger menu.
2. Tap the carrot to expand Profile.
3. Tap My Connections.
4. Scroll down and tap the member’s profile in the list of connections.
5. Tap the menu button (three dots) under their username.
6. Tap Unfollow.
Desktop
1. Hover over the Profile icon in the header menu (fourth position).
2. Click My Connections.
3. Scroll down and tap the member’s profile in the list of connections.
4. Click the menu button (three dots) to the right of their username.
5. Tap Unfollow.
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