sparrow Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Gosh, Pinterest is really starting to get that Facebook, "we're changing our privacy settings--oh, did we forget to tell you? Sorry!" feeling :glare:. I noticed that the board layout changed on Pinterest and then I noticed there was a little Facebook icon on my page. Of course, it took me right to my Facebook page, which, while I have it set to ultimate privacy, does have my real name. I just used my first name on Pinterest. I went to edit my profile on Pinterest and you can remove the Facebook link and hide your profile from search engines. There is also a Delete Account button, which I hovered over for quite a while. The novelty has worn off and it may soon be time to say goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wilhelm Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I deleted my Pinterest account last week.....I was beginning to hear too many things about privacy issues. Now, that said, I still have my Facebook account... :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I deleted mine last week, too. It was taking too much of my time anyway. Now, the only place I linger is here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I really like the new profile pages. Kind of annoying that they switched the Link to Facebook/Twitter options to On by default, but it's also also easy to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Now, this might not be the smartest of things to ask, but here's my question anyway. I was very concerned about privacy issues with Pinterest when I first started. But then I thought (as a dear friend kindly reminded me), who cares if Big Brother knows what my favorite recipe is or whatever? I mean, it's not like I'm putting highly personal info out there - street address, family pictures, etc. - it's all pictures from the web and nonsense trivial stuff. What's the worst that could happen? That someone knows, for example, that I love barre workouts? Well, won't they find that out here also? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundAbout Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well the problem for me is that I use my real name on facebook and I didn't want people to be able to connect to my facebook page (even if private) and find my real name. Also didn't want people on facebook to know my pinterest username because I use it on some forums and messageboards. If I knew they were going to be linked I would have chosen a completely new and unique name for my Pinterest account. Bottom line, I don't like it when companies set the default security to the minimum and change it after you're already using it. I didn't know what was going on until a bunch of facebook friends started linking to my pinterest account. I didn't even know what was possible since I used a completely different email to register, etc. I ended up deleting the account, which is too bad because its kind of a cool tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I believe all you need to do is go to your Settings, then turn off Link to Facebook. At least, I hope that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Now, this might not be the smartest of things to ask, but here's my question anyway. I was very concerned about privacy issues with Pinterest when I first started. But then I thought (as a dear friend kindly reminded me), who cares if Big Brother knows what my favorite recipe is or whatever? I mean, it's not like I'm putting highly personal info out there - street address, family pictures, etc. - it's all pictures from the web and nonsense trivial stuff. What's the worst that could happen? That someone knows, for example, that I love barre workouts? Well, won't they find that out here also? :confused: The problem I have is it was openly linking it to my FB account, without my knowledge, when I had previously edited my Pinterest profile to NOT link. They changed it without telling me. What else will they link? Annnnnndddd, I just deleted my Pinterest account. I looked at some innocuous recipe on my food board that had 3 "likes". I looked at who had liked it and it was profiles linked to porn sites. I'm done. At least I've never had that sort of creep factor on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 I seriously can't get over that porn sites are trolling Pinterest. So, does anybody have any idea what they gain from it? I remember getting a notification a few weeks ago that I had a new follower. I looked at the profile and the person was following like 800,000 people! I'm not tech savvy enough to know what information this person/company was gleaning, but it's obviously going into a databank somewhere! Still grossed out :tongue_smilie:. It's back to archaic bookmarks for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Pimpernel Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Gosh, Pinterest is really starting to get that Facebook, "we're changing our privacy settings--oh, did we forget to tell you? Sorry!" feeling :glare:. I noticed that the board layout changed on Pinterest and then I noticed there was a little Facebook icon on my page. Of course, it took me right to my Facebook page, which, while I have it set to ultimate privacy, does have my real name. I just used my first name on Pinterest. I went to edit my profile on Pinterest and you can remove the Facebook link and hide your profile from search engines. There is also a Delete Account button, which I hovered over for quite a while. The novelty has worn off and it may soon be time to say goodbye. Ick. Several of my friends have mentioned getting odd friend requests lately, and they decided it had to do with Pinterest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for sharing! I wondered how so many of my FB friends had found my board, even some I haven't talked to in ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I looked at who had liked it and it was profiles linked to porn sites. I'm done. At least I've never had that sort of creep factor on FB. Eeew! :confused: :banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 This from a FB friend of mine, I already do this, but a good reminder. I don't think I want to give up Pinterest. I love it and find it relaxing, inspiring, entertaining, etc. If you don't want your new profile page to have a direct link to your Facebook (or Twitter) account, click Edit Profile, then switch the Link to Facebook option to Off. Pinterest set them as On by default when they updated users' profile pages recently. While in the setting, I also chose to hide my Pinterest account from internet search engines. Gotta keep my stalkers guessing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have a fake Facebook account and a fake twitter account. I signed in under the fake twitter account. No one sees anything, nor knows who I am on pinterest. Well, except Skynet - they know everything, and there is no escaping that LOL! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have a fake Facebook account and a fake twitter account. I signed in under the fake twitter account. No one sees anything, nor knows who I am on pinterest. Well, except Skynet - they know everything, and there is no escaping that LOL! A This is me too. I don't have a Fb, and I signed up for twitter under a false name just to get onto Pinterest. My Pinterest name is fake, too.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thank you! I had no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I changed my Pinterest account yesterday, thanks for the heads up. Well, except Skynet - they know everything, and there is no escaping that LOL!A Resistance is futile;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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