Pinning quilts to Pinterest OK?
#21
I have seen several things of mine over on Pinterest. I'm fine with that. Most everything I make I got the pattern online for free or it's a tradition block pattern. If the way I've used it inspires them, it makes me happy.
If your not allowed to pin, Pinterest will just delete it from your photos. They will notify you by email. I have had several disappear. Truth be told, I'm such an avid pinner, I don't even know which ones disappear. Obviously, I could live without it.
That being said, if you post it online, it gets very public very quick. So, just don't post anything you don't want to share.
If your not allowed to pin, Pinterest will just delete it from your photos. They will notify you by email. I have had several disappear. Truth be told, I'm such an avid pinner, I don't even know which ones disappear. Obviously, I could live without it.
That being said, if you post it online, it gets very public very quick. So, just don't post anything you don't want to share.
Last edited by Judith1005; 07-27-2018 at 07:49 AM.
#22
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When something is pinned to pinterest, it appears there as a link to the source. Thus, no one is posting your actual picture. Just as here on the QB... links to pictures are fine but copying the picture and posting it here is a violation of the creator's rights. We just don't have a 'button' to accomplish that.
Additionally with many screen grabber tools like snip it or snag it someone can pin a picture that will be linked as "uploaded by user".
#23
I've been surprised to find my quilts on Pinterest. I think that is really nice.
There are private sites that state in the rules that you are not allowed to take photos from the site, so read the rules of each site.
Watson
There are private sites that state in the rules that you are not allowed to take photos from the site, so read the rules of each site.
Watson
#24
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I too was flattered to see one of my quilts on Pinterest. It doesn't bother me.
I've pinned things on Pinterest and had them removed by the Pinterest police because of "copyright" so maybe someone complained. Once it was a pin showing a lasagna where the cheese arrangement looked like a skull. I didn't quite understand how that could be a copyright.
I've pinned things on Pinterest and had them removed by the Pinterest police because of "copyright" so maybe someone complained. Once it was a pin showing a lasagna where the cheese arrangement looked like a skull. I didn't quite understand how that could be a copyright.
#26
I agree with those who feel flattered when someone likes my quilt enough to save/copy it. I create and adapt lots of patterns and am always happy when I find one posted somewhere like Pinterest.
#28
it is best manners to ask first.
don't assume.
the poster might have a reason you haven't thought of.
and remember ... their reason doesn't have to make sense to you.
just respect it and don't pin.
don't assume.
the poster might have a reason you haven't thought of.
and remember ... their reason doesn't have to make sense to you.
just respect it and don't pin.
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#30
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I've pinned things on Pinterest and had them removed by the Pinterest police because of "copyright" so maybe someone complained. Once it was a pin showing a lasagna where the cheese arrangement looked like a skull. I didn't quite understand how that could be a copyright.
So, hypothetically, anytime you "pin" a photo to Pinterest without the owners permission, you could be violating a copyright law.
On many websites, if you post your own photo, it either becomes the property of the website or public domain. It's in the terms of service. I understand that if you post your own photo to pinterest, it becomes public domain and anyone can use it any way they choose. That is not true if someone else posts your photo to Pinterest. I think that might get murky if you have photos on your site and also install a pinterest button there as well.
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