Brand squatting is a big problem on Pinterest
Find out what Coca Cola, President Obama, Ikea, and Lady Gaga have in common.
On Mar 30, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Dot Dot Dot: What’s real online isn’t always true
The information age was supposed to be an era of universal, perfect knowledge. But in a world of bits and bytes, can we actually know anything?
On Mar 29, 2012 by Nicholas White
Brands could sue Pinterest for trademark infringement
The issue, according to one lawyer, is “whether the party had actual or constructive knowledge of the breach.”
On Mar 29, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Newt Gingrich leads GOP on Pinterest
Gingrich may not be leading in the polls, but he’s the first Republican presidential candidate to join the hot image-sharing site.
Pinterest scammer claims hoax—but the facts check out
Steve may or may not making be making thousands spamming Pinterest, but his story revealed a very real issue for the community.
On Mar 28, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Obama is winning so far—on Pinterest
Looks like the president has officially joined Pinterest.
On Mar 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
A Pinterest spammer tells all
Pinterest is “by far the easiest social network to spam,” says one spammer who makes $1,000 a day off the site.
Pin yo’ self! Pinterest now approves self promotion
Legally, pinners should only pin images they have the rights to. Now Pinterest’s social etiquette says the same thing.
9 more celebrity pinners to follow on Pinterest
Pinterest isn’t just for regular mortals. Celebrities do it too—even Ellen DeGeneres.
How Pinterest helps raise awareness about Trayvon Martin
Think Progress’s Hoodies for Trayvon pinboard provides a strong and lasting visual tribute to the late Florida teen.
On Mar 26, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Pinterest updates Terms of Service
Its terms were so vague that some pinners deleted their boards in tears. Now, Pinterest is clarifying some of its more frightening clauses.
On Mar 23, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Spamming Pinterest for $$$
You may just see pretty pictures, but spammers see an easy mark.
Pinning lessons
Teachers are reaching into their online arsenal and pulling out Pinterest, which has some surprising classroom applications.
On Mar 22, 2012 by Kris Holt
Pin responsibly with SpinPicks
Pinterest’s terms of service say users must attribute pins to their creators, but how? SpinPicks makes it easy.
On Mar 21, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
How to spot a spammer on Pinterest
Spambots trick Pinterest into promoting pins. Here’s how you can avoid getting duped.
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