LinkedIn users experienced a sudden drop in follower counts earlier this week, leading to speculation about a potential purge of fake accounts. Many believed the issue stemmed from the platform's efforts to clean out inactive or duplicate profiles. However, LinkedIn later clarified that this was merely a bug and has since been resolved. The company acknowledged the confusion but did not provide further details on the cause. Users expressed concern over losing followers, emphasizing the importance of follower counts for personal branding and business marketing. LinkedIn's communication delays contributed to the uproar among users.