I would like to see the Connections feature utilised. It really doesn't do anything at present except establish a relationship link with another user.

As with other sites the 'Connections' or 'buddy' features should update you when a friend, et has published an article, updated their blog, gallery, etc.

This helps generate further feedback and comments.

Thoughts??

Exactly what I've been looking for, sort of like a LinkedIn feature. Where the CB system generates an email to inform you of the number of connections that have been added to your network (when one of the guys connected to you adds someone new).