A virtual hoard of the shiny things I find on the internet.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
I have to think deeper about social networks than most people do: I spend a good portion of my day job thinking about how the social web fits in with the work of reporting and disseminating the news. Snarking about the wedding dresses and cooking wares and artfully messy French-braids that populate Pinterest ignores the fact that these users are finding utility in how that site lets them share that content. Maybe it’s not the best showcase for your 2,000 word investigative piece on mortgage rates among 20-somethings. But for your slideshow of couples tying the knot at city hall, or collection of campaign memorabilia, it’s perfect.
Hating on the Ladies: The Real Backlash Against Pinterest - Lifestyle - GOOD
I can’t help but think that a lot of the Pinterest hate is simply because it’s used primarily by women, and feminine = frivolous and therefore inherently worthy of mockery.
