Pinterest etiquette?
 

It just struck me that I have put several quilts that I've seen in the Picture board onto my Pinterest board, without asking permission. I would like to apologize if I have offended anyone by doing that. How do you all feel about that?
Should we ask the quilter's permission before pinning a photo?

To my way of thinking, no permission is not needed, but most of us would like to know that we've been pinned. ("hey, I liked your quilt so I pinned it. Thanks for sharing"). Mostly as an ego boost :)

Also, even though I keep my pins in locked accounts on Pinterest, I always try to make sure that I keep the link to where I got the pin - especially if I need more information about the quilt.

The fact is, once we've uploaded a picture of our quilt to QB it is totally accessible to EVERYONE (not just QB members).

Ah, the joys of social media. Nothing is for you alone anymore.

Yes, this is a public board, so anyone anywhere can look. I shake my head when folks post kids' pictures.

Ditto on Sue's sentiments; once we post something here, it is on the wide open internet and accessible to anyone anytime. Thinking we can control usage of a picture after it is posted is not realistic. That being said, I LOVE it when I see my work "Pinned". It is indeed a compliment to me!

Try to always keep the link to the original quilt with your pin. Please give credit where credit is due. I have pinned quilts from QB and I thank the members who have posted their wonderful quilts here! You are all truly inspiring, therefore I pin.

Anita

I don't do Pinterest, but I'd sure want to be asked permission.

I completely DISAGREE. You can take it. But you shouldn't. Not without asking.

I agree that it is just a nice way to show you like a quilt and want to share it. The quilter may also want to follow who else might like it too.
peace