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j5 wrote:racist.

What's pinterest?

It's a web community where you can 'pin' things that interest you on a wall, to collect like items and share them. So, recipes, or local hikes, or pictures, or whatever.

Mavyn wrote:It's a web community where you can 'pin' things that interest you on a wall, to collect like items and share them. So, recipes, or local hikes, or pictures, or whatever.

Social media expert types claim it's the next 'hotness', but I only think that's because:
Unlike Twitter/G+, you don't have spambots (that might be due to it being invite only at the moment, but people seem to be into keeping it real/clean)- my default view is only people I know so it's not like I'll open it and see shock images or something awful
Unlike FB, it requires zero attention span and is drama free. "I saw a neat thing! *pin*"

It's just fun and brainless, really.

I will say one thing I've learned is that I have a lot more in common with certain people than I realized, just by what they pin or like. That's pretty neat.

I may or may not be lurking again, but at least I have my laptop up and running again! I even wrote a blog post about it. So there.

I've been thinking about pintrest, I don't know... I got on goodreads finally, that's enough for now (I've been wanting a place to organize my books and get suggestions for a while, not thrilled with the suggestions, but I don't have "all" my books loaded either.

inkycatz wrote:Social media expert types claim it's the next 'hotness', but I only think that's because:
Unlike Twitter/G+, you don't have spambots (that might be due to it being invite only at the moment, but people seem to be into keeping it real/clean)- my default view is only people I know so it's not like I'll open it and see shock images or something awful
Unlike FB, it requires zero attention span and is drama free. "I saw a neat thing! *pin*"

It's just fun and brainless, really.

I will say one thing I've learned is that I have a lot more in common with certain people than I realized, just by what they pin or like. That's pretty neat.

I've heard good things regarding sharing pictures and recipes.

Mavyn wrote:I've heard good things regarding sharing pictures and recipes.

It's all good until you realize, "I have so many new things I want to make and no time!"

I now have more nutella recipes than I probably ought to though.

inkycatz wrote:Social media expert types claim it's the next 'hotness', but I only think that's because:
Unlike Twitter/G+, you don't have spambots (that might be due to it being invite only at the moment, but people seem to be into keeping it real/clean)- my default view is only people I know so it's not like I'll open it and see shock images or something awful

how do they generate revenue? ads?

no1 wrote:how do they generate revenue? ads?

There's some controversy to that, actually. Link swaps.

Mavyn wrote:There's some controversy to that, actually. Link swaps.

Not disclosing stuff to users is a bit icky. But then, I'm not there to make money and just share stuff so it doesn't affect me quite as much.

Yeah, I don't think it's a big deal other than for those who posts links to their own products and then get fouled up in the affiliate restrictions. They might need to prove they didn't post the affiliate link themselves...but doesn't affect me either. It's good to see a startup that is already planning to make money--too many really good communities fail for lack of funding.

And for those who don't venture over to World of Shirt.Woot...




From The Last Cupcake . I don't know who made them, friend posted the pic on facebook.

Mavyn wrote:And for those who don't venture over to World of Shirt.Woot...

That is so cool. SO COOL.

Mavyn wrote:And for those who don't venture over to World of Shirt.Woot...


http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyhwto3ZXx1ronpwqo1_500.jpg

From The Last Cupcake . I don't know who made them, friend posted the pic on facebook.

pretty sweet. Is that part of the competition for which you were baking pie?

j5 wrote:pretty sweet. Is that part of the competition for which you were baking pie?

Nope, not related. While the cupcakes are cute--that pic wouldn't make the grade for the contest. Contest was more about technique than content. Baking was selected in the hopes of providing good color contrast, and mostly failed because the cherries baked up very dark red, not bright and flashy.

Guess I should go see if any is left...

Mavyn wrote:Guess I should go see if any is left...

The average office will scarf down maxwell house coffee and Wal*Mart cookies..

you'd better be upset if there is any left.

Afternoon, folks.

screwed up

dougall wrote:The average office will scarf down maxwell house coffee and Wal*Mart cookies..

you'd better be upset if there is any left.

If I put them in the break room, yes. They were hidden from the masses, about 6 people knew of them.

So four left is impressive.

Kindle users, help.

Go to Amazon
Kindle Store
Type in Simon Said
Click on Prime Members

Now, how do I get this book for free? When I click on Prime Members, it says it's going to cost .99. Not that that's a big deal, but it also says I can read it free.

pooflady wrote:Kindle users, help.

Go to Amazon
Kindle Store
Type in Simon Said
Click on Prime Members

Now, how do I get this book for free? When I click on Prime Members, it says it's going to cost .99. Not that that's a big deal, but it also says I can read it free.

i'm not a kindle user, but i think you can borrow it from the lending library.

how to borrow from the kindle lending liberry

no1 wrote:i'm not a kindle user, but i think you can borrow it from the lending library.

how to borrow from the kindle lending liberry

Thank you. Still had some trouble, but got it figured out. Sucks that you can only borrow one book a MONTH!

Mavyn wrote:If I put them in the break room, yes. They were hidden from the masses, about 6 people knew of them.

So four left is impressive.

you secreted them in someone's drawers? no wonder there were some left!

dougall wrote:you secreted them in someone's drawers? no wonder there were some left!

i like to secrete on people's drawers.

pooflady wrote:Thank you. Still had some trouble, but got it figured out. Sucks that you can only borrow one book a MONTH!

they are trying to make a buck here and there.

g'night. folks.

no1 wrote:i like to secrete on people's drawers.

that would be why we have the internet... it helps to keep likeminded people in touch.


someone else can debate its military roots.

dougall wrote:that would be why we have the internet... it helps to keep likeminded people in touch.


someone else can debate its military roots.

Who is touching what?!

Mavyn wrote:Who is touching what?!

LOOK!!!


a baked good.

Mavyn wrote:Anyone still have pinterest invites available?

I saw you got one. Sorry I didn't check earlier.

Pinterest - my obsession

dougall wrote:LOOK!!!


a baked good.

//drool//

pooflady wrote://drool//

ditto - and that is what is hard about pinterest. People posting pretty pics of all kinds of yummy foods. Desserts and stuff that I can't eat right now.

but I pin some of them for later.

sure....tempt the diabetic guy


New glasses ordered....something "out of the box" (for me at least) this time.

dougall wrote:LOOK!!!


a baked good.

Goram!
I'm in love with somebody.
Also, marvelous shot, simply bril!

pooflady wrote:Thank you. Still had some trouble, but got it figured out. Sucks that you can only borrow one book a MONTH!

I do hope they rethink that, it's a nice perk for prime members, if you remember each month to use it, but for just under $7 a month... it's not going to justify it if you don't use the other prime features.

kdccrosby wrote:ditto - and that is what is hard about pinterest. People posting pretty pics of all kinds of yummy foods. Desserts and stuff that I can't eat right now.

but I pin some of them for later.

I read a weight control article that said food lingerie (beautiful pictures of food on the internet) was a leading contributor to over-eating.

Now I think I need to go make something sweet...

(In all seriousness the cherry bars look gorgeous and I love the deep red from the real cherries.)

KtCallista wrote:I read a weight control article that said food lingerie (beautiful pictures of food on the internet) was a leading contributor to over-eating.

Now I think I need to go make something sweet...

(In all seriousness the cherry bars look gorgeous and I love the deep red from the real cherries.)

the good news is that there are a ton of websites to make 'healthier' sweets. much lower in fat / calories, etc. So I can find stuff to make if I really really need a true dessert, and not fruit or yogurt or something

kdccrosby wrote:the good news is that there are a ton of websites to make 'healthier' sweets. much lower in fat / calories, etc. So I can find stuff to make if I really really need a true dessert, and not fruit or yogurt or something

Fruit is good, but it's the wrong season for it. Old fruit that's been sitting in warehouses is not so good.

If I didn't have such a love for baked goods I'd be a lot better off, that and chocolate. Did I mention the kids at school are selling chocolate bars AND girl scout cookies. Right now I'm telling them all no. It's a really good thing I don't carry cash, ever!

Night all. Tomorrow.

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