If you ever think your words don't matter...

Interesting approach that job board "owner" takes. If I do not know, recognize, recall the requestor, I reply such and invite the person to help me with recall or share why they want to connect. Young people could land in places where they can connect you with their leader/ boss/ principal; you just never know.

She should join our Young Pros

WOW. I do not accept connections from people with the intent that they will have something to offer me. You never know who and how you may collaborate until you connect. The younger generation has a lot to offer with a potential fresh perspective on how we do things. Remember, we were all once that younger person looking to get our start...back then we didn't have social media to assist with that. In my career I have been luck enough to have been mentored by many executive professionals who helped me get to where I am at now. I now choose to pay it forward to the next generation of individuals looking to make their mark.

I'm not sure I understand...still a vile response is not always necessary.
All and not just "our" generation feel a sense of entitlement.
Especially Fred's :)

And exactly what did she think she was teaching this younger person?????

I can absolutely understand why anyone would or wouldn't want to connect to someone they've never met. For the life of me I can't understand how someone would degrade themselves to such a level of arrogance and self-importance. It was ugly.