08-27-2011, 05:15 PM
#13
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I am not a facebook user, and I don't really feel a need to share all the websites I visit with everyone. I don't need a site that is used for data mining to do this. I bookmark things on my favorites list on my computer. That does everything this site does with the exception of sharing it with anyone who wants to look at it. If I find something on another site I want to check out, I write it on the pad of paper that's in the desk drawer in my office.
08-27-2011, 05:19 PM
#14
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 947
I'm pretty sure that this site (quilting boards) is used for data mining. Just saying.
But if social networking and sharing is not for you, meemersmom, and what you've got going on right now works for you, it sounds like you're set.
RST
But if social networking and sharing is not for you, meemersmom, and what you've got going on right now works for you, it sounds like you're set.
RST
08-27-2011, 05:23 PM
#16
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Location: Lawton, Oklahoma by way of Germany
Posts: 846
Originally Posted by RST
I'm not worried about the privacy policy.
I guess if you were compiling state secrets, it wouldn't be the best place to keep them organized. I'm just pinning stuff from blogs and websites so I can find it again.
The cookies have caused no problems for our computer system, and we've not had any firewall issues.
I do know some people who have made their boards entirely annonymous (switch to using a pseudonym after sign up) but since the whole point is to share your boards and likes with people you know, as well as meet and connect with people who have similar interests and tastes -- well, why would you? Unless you're the one who's guilty of inflicting the ridiculous "Keep Calm and __ " posters on the interwebs ; )
I think it's a great boon for quilters. I wanted to make a quilt for a friend, but I don't have strong sense of her color preferences or style. But after looking through her Pinterest Boards, I have a very good idea of what she likes and can make something that will coordinate perfectly with her new bedroom colors. Just one example.
RST
I guess if you were compiling state secrets, it wouldn't be the best place to keep them organized. I'm just pinning stuff from blogs and websites so I can find it again.
The cookies have caused no problems for our computer system, and we've not had any firewall issues.
I do know some people who have made their boards entirely annonymous (switch to using a pseudonym after sign up) but since the whole point is to share your boards and likes with people you know, as well as meet and connect with people who have similar interests and tastes -- well, why would you? Unless you're the one who's guilty of inflicting the ridiculous "Keep Calm and __ " posters on the interwebs ; )
I think it's a great boon for quilters. I wanted to make a quilt for a friend, but I don't have strong sense of her color preferences or style. But after looking through her Pinterest Boards, I have a very good idea of what she likes and can make something that will coordinate perfectly with her new bedroom colors. Just one example.
RST
08-27-2011, 05:23 PM
#17
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,400
If they are data mining, they're not getting a lot from me - I only have a user name and a generic email entered, nothing else. You DO have the ability to have your account hidden from searches (i.e. if someone searches for "quilts", any that you have in your account will not be shown), and your email and personal info is never shown publicly.
It is similar to bookmarks on your computer, except Pinterest is visual, which is better for me.
It is similar to bookmarks on your computer, except Pinterest is visual, which is better for me.
08-27-2011, 05:23 PM
#18
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Location: Central Indiana (USA)
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I hadn't read the privacy policy yet,
and I agree with you, no thank you
I looked it up. Seemed like a great idea. Then, I read the privacy policy. No thank you.
and I agree with you, no thank you
Originally Posted by meemersmom
Originally Posted by craftybear
08-27-2011, 05:37 PM
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Location: Western MA
Posts: 2,720
Originally Posted by craftybear
I hadn't read the privacy policy yet,
and I agree with you, no thank you
I looked it up. Seemed like a great idea. Then, I read the privacy policy. No thank you.
and I agree with you, no thank you
Originally Posted by meemersmom
Originally Posted by craftybear
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