I recommend that FROM NOW ON, you connect with everyone you meet in person, online, via email, via text, via chat message, via phone etc as your network equals your net worth! However, if you receive a connection request from someone who is not aligned with your purpose, you can decline the invitation. I recommend that you develop your own Connection Policy. I connect with basically anyone who reaches out to me that is based in Australia and anyone overseas that is aligned with my areas of interest., but not if I think they will spam me. Remember that if anyone becomes annoying, you can remove the connection without them knowing.