Article comparison #2

Subject: Pinterest.com

Title #1: How to use Pinterest's pinboard for the Web
Author: Mark W Smith
Publication: Detroit Free Press, 01/17/2012
URL: how to use Pinterest

Title #2: A Lawyer Who Is Also A Photographer Just Deleted All Her Pinterest Boards Out Of Fear
Author: Allyson Shontell
Publication: Business Insider, 02/28/2012
Url: a lawyer who wants out

Title #3: Pinterest gets interesting
Author: April Dembowsky
URL: Pinterest gets interesting


      Pinterest is a social media website that debuted 2 years ago, but went truly viral a few months ago. The concept is that you as an invited user, install a cute bookmark on your browser, and every time a picture draws your attention, you pin it to your Pinterest boards. Based on your interests, they'll recommend people to follow or you could choose yourself. Obviously it links to your Facebook and twitter, and everyone can see your pins. The great part about it is that there aren't many words, just pictures of great designs, art, fashion.
       #1 found online at USA Today is a clear explanation of how Pinterest works, why it is so popular and some insights.
      #1 gives great descriptions to the terms of use.
      #2  is written by a lawyer who had a Pinterest account but after reading it's terms and conditions closed her account. It turns out that while people pin random pictures found online without crediting the source, Pinterest doesn't take any responsability for you. Not only that, but in case of a lawsuit you are responsible for Pinterest's lawyers' fees too.
Here is her statement: "Pinterest writes:

“YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, APPLICATION, SERVICES AND SITE CONTENT REMAINS WITH YOU.”

      #3 is just another explanation of how the site works and why people find themselves scrolling pictures for hours.
     Overall, I found the subject interesting because I just opened a Pinterest account and didn't know that pining all those pictures might costing me a lawsuit...