2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the candidate connection's level of engagement with the social networking system further comprises a number of other entities in the social networking system to which the candidate connection is connected.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the candidate connection's level of engagement with the social networking system further comprises a number of other entities in the social networking system to which the candidate connection is connected. 3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the value score of the new connection is higher when the number of other entities in the social networking system to which the candidate connection is connected is lower.