A LinkedIn Open Networker is someone who accepts a connection request from anyone and everyone who sends them on LinkedIn. You should be concerned more about the quality of your network than quantity. Therefore, you should be selective and connect with people who’ve put time and effort into making sure they are connecting with the right people. There is zero benefit in connecting with fake accounts. Being a LION is a big LinkedIn mistake that can also hurt your credibility and authority. You should only connect with someone when it makes sense for you to.