My lunch buddies have been disappearing from the break room lately. I figured they were all reading the latest vampire series on their Kindle’s. Little did I know they were all sitting in front of their computers perusing Pintrest.
Pintrest I asked, what is that? It was explained as a new social media to look at various crafts, fashion, vacation places and much more. They told me they would send me an invitation. I was intrigued now. Why is Pintrest so special that I needed and invitation. You didn’t have to be invited to Facebook or Twitter.
It’s been 3 weeks since I have joined Pintrest. I not sure I would consider it social media as my friends do. The site contains boards made up from photos which are called pins. You can follow boards, repin post and even make a comments on a pin. This is where I am at a loss to the social aspect of the site. Comments aren’t necessarily returned from what I have observed. You can follow your friends and they of could be more social but if you’re looking for banter I wouldn’t hold my breath.
What I do get from Pintrest is it is one place for your varied interest in pictures. If you’re into furniture, travel, recipes, weddings or crafts Pintrest is the place for you. Wanna be fashionista’s this is your domain. There are so many new designers, trendsetters from all over the world you just have to look for them.
No, Pintrest will never replace Facebook for me, but my friends they check Pintrest several times a day. I check it a couple of times a week and yet I have managed to create 16 boards and have over 100 pins.
Is Pintrest just a fad? It could be but for now even I have some interest in it. I finally have found a DIY project for my handed down buffet.
Happy Pinning!
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