So what the hell are connections?
Connections are our version of friends. You can "get connected" with other members on the site.
In order to find connections/friends login to your account and browse for members.
When you find one you like, click on there profile.
Above their picture will be a button that says Connections. From here you can manage your own connections or request a connection from them. In otherwards - you can ask for a friends request, or manage your own friends requests.
Just like yahoo IM, you can send a note with your friends request or not. When you manage your connections, you can decide to accept them as a friend or not.
SO GO OUT AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION!