Is it dangerous to post on Pinterest?

Glendon Mellow thinks so after reading in the scrapbooking site's terms of service that its users "are the sole and exclusive owner of all Member Content," including "pinned" images. "How many images have you posted on Pinterest that you have permission for?," Mellow asks. "How many are available under Creative Commons Licences or expired copyrights? Have you looked? Are you aware that you’re on the hook if someone is suing for violations?" More.

March 19, 2012

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