i think the problem with circle jerking is it almost feels synomous to the word sycophant. It's a very disturbing person in psychology. interesting article on sycophancy. The circle jerking on this chain though seems almost identical with this, not a judgement just an observation

https://www.themckeownclinic.co.uk/the-sycophant-effect/

Not saying circle jerking and buidling networks are always bad.. I'm simply saying to the outside world it may feel that way and it's probably a good idea to examine it.. I don't think it will ever go over well with the general populace.