Consider this: If your profile is barren or outdated, you are invisible. If your X (Twitter) account is private, you cannot be discovered for a podcast appearance or a speaking gig.
Conversely, those who master the art of strategic posting are landing deals, building thought leadership, and attracting recruiters without sending a single application.
While privacy settings block the general public, they do not block determined recruiters, mutual connections, or screenshot culture. Furthermore, a private account prevents you from participating in the discovery economy.