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Can Guys Use Pinterest?

I have been a Pinterest user for a few months, and one of the most obvious things I’ve noticed is the female dominance. I checked the breakdown in Comscore, and nearly 70% of Pinterest users are female. Is the incredible success of Pinterest due to its appeal to women? Or is there a space for the male user to become an active user?

The only way I can figure out the answer to these trying questions is to try something different on Pinterest.

So, check out my Zombie Fortress board on Pinterest!

original zombie fortress

NASA Global Warming Map

This is pretty scary stuff!

The Internet Fights Against SOPA and PIPA

The Internet showed a strong opposition to legislation that would jeopardize free speech and the very essence of the Internet. Both SOPA and PIPA have been shelved for now but are likely to be brought back in the future.

What You Can Do About SOPA and PIPA

I have been fairly active on spreading awareness of the threat SOPA and PIPA pose to the Internet, but today with the blackout of Wikipedia, Reddit, and the Google logo (which links to a Google SOPA and PIPA petition), the web is buzzing with disdain!

Here is a simple way to find out which representatives you should contact via phone and social media.

Facebook Expands Open Graph Through ‘Listen with’

Facebook announced a number of changes at F8 in 2011, most notably ‘Timeline’. Another big announcement was the expansion of the open graph and the use of other verbs & social activities. Now you can see what music friends are listening to and join them if you wish via the chat sidebar.