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What the Heck is Pinterest?

itiswhatitis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:37:07 GMT

What is the purpose of this website? Does anyone know? Curious. Can't seem to search for something via images w/o it coming up. I go there but in order to view anything they want me to create an account. I would, (maybe) if I knew what it was....

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

redhead handbag queen — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:44:02 GMT

You can use if for many things such as recipes. My daughter uses it for crafts. I use it for outfit ideas, you can type in black sweater with jeans and pics come up with different ways/accessories.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

makena — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:46:48 GMT

So - what is Pinterest and how does it work? Pinterest is a social network that allows users to visually share, and discover new interests by posting (known as 'pinning' on Pinterest) images or videos to their own or others' boards (i.e. a collection of 'pins,' usually with a common theme) and browsing what other users have pinned. Using a visual orientation, the social network is very much focused on the concept of a person's lifestyle, allowing you to share your tastes and interests with others and discovering those of likeminded people. The social network's goal is to "connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting." Users can either upload images from their computer or pin things they find on the web using the Pinterest bookmarklet.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

Quse — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:54:27 GMT

Pinterest is a giant rabbit hole that sucks you in with pretty pictures that you click and click...until you notice many minutes have zoomed by AND spoiler alert..when you try the recipe, it NEVER comes out like the picture on Pinterest...lol

Basically, it's another social media sharing app

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

JaneMarple — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 03:57:45 GMT

Be careful @itiswhatitis because you may get hooked.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

SydneyH — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:19:30 GMT

I only go there for a very specify interest, like vertical planting ideas, if you go there for a broader subject like gardening......you'd be there all day, lol.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

sunshine45 — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:26:53 GMT

have had it for a number of years now, but i do like many forms of social media. i consider it my online scrapbook that can be shared. i have many categories and organize my information, likes, recipes, hints, books, and much more in one easy place.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

BettyNewbie — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:37:09 GMT

its an endless black hole from which you may never return....but you will know how to make/do everything on earth

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TX-starlight — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:40:07 GMT

@sunshine45 That's what I call it, "my scrapbook". I love going to Pinterest!! I look for recipes, crafting, decorating, yard, clothing ideas. The possibilities are ENDLESS!! I also call it "my happy place".

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

mimi5775 — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:45:56 GMT

@JaneMarpleoh my yes it is!!!! addicting! I get confused though at times maybe it's my ipad but I sometimes get lost as one page closes in err then a new page opens ...not matter what comes on... it seems to ALL be of 'interest' to me LOL.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

itiswhatitis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:52:57 GMT

When I'm looking for a clothing item or something of that nature, it always comes up on pinterest. I go there (trying to see) sometimes, I can, but with no detail on where to purchase.

I thought I could buy things there. Bwwwahhhhh. Don't need a social community to do scrap booking dang it.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

itiswhatitis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:53:43 GMT

@RedHead handbag queen wrote:
You can use if for many things such as recipes. My daughter uses it for crafts. I use it for outfit ideas, you can type in black sweater with jeans and pics come up with different ways/accessories.

Now this I could understand @redhead handbag queen.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

MezzieStarr — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:56:51 GMT

I've been there for 6 years. I have over 10,000 pins

I think I have a problem

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

noodleann — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:57:50 GMT

If the OP was puzzled by the MO of Pinterest, I can't wait until she gets to Snapchat.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

MezzieStarr — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:00:26 GMT

@itiswhatitis you can buy things there.

There are millions of buyable Pins on Pinterest, from great brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, and thousands of shops and retailers powered by Demandware and Shopify.

On Pinterest, blue means you can buy. If you see a Pin with a blue price, you can buy it right from the app.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

itiswhatitis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:06:57 GMT

@MezzieStarr wrote:
@itiswhatitis you can buy things there.

There are millions of buyable Pins on Pinterest, from great brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, and thousands of shops and retailers powered by Demandware and Shopify.

On Pinterest, blue means you can buy. If you see a Pin with a blue price, you can buy it right from the app.

Ewwww yaaaaaaaaay! Now that's right down my alley @MezzieStarr.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

pugvette74 — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:21:02 GMT

I love pinterest... Great exercise pins. Shabby Chic ideas. How to save money each week. It is a fun place!!!

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

redhead handbag queen — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:29:44 GMT

@itiswhatitis wrote:
@RedHead handbag queen wrote:
You can use if for many things such as recipes. My daughter uses it for crafts. I use it for outfit ideas, you can type in black sweater with jeans and pics come up with different ways/accessories.
Now this I could understand @redhead handbag queen.

Glad this helps, I should also add that when you register you pick some of your interests that show in your feed and one of mine is dogs so I have cute pics of puppys whenever I need a pic me up.

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

itiswhatitis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:10:26 GMT

@RedHead handbag queen wrote:
@itiswhatitis wrote:
@RedHead handbag queen wrote:
You can use if for many things such as recipes. My daughter uses it for crafts. I use it for outfit ideas, you can type in black sweater with jeans and pics come up with different ways/accessories.
Now this I could understand @redhead handbag queen.
Glad this helps, I should also add that when you register you pick some of your interests that show in your feed and one of mine is dogs so I have cute pics of puppys whenever I need a pic me up.

@redhead handbag queen thank you so much.....

Re: What the Heck is Pinterest?

phoenixbrd — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:15:42 GMT

I find pinterest frustrating. I go there for ideas and the ability to possibly purchase....but when I click on something I like it seems like I reach a dead end. There is no resolution....just pictures/ ideas.