“Pinterest’s recent success, which flies in the face of so much speculation about social media fatigue and information overload, holds an important lesson: It’s not social media we’re frustrated with. It’s with one another.
What sets Pinterest apart and makes it so appealing is its focus on who we want to be — not on what we’re doing, where we’ve gone, how important we are or how beloved. While much of the content shared on existing social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare screams, “Look at me,” Pinterest posts urge, “Look at this.” At least for now, the site offers a refreshing haven away from the boosterism and boasting that plague so many sites.”
Full article here: Huffington Post