A kind of online pinboard on which users can share content as graphics or images or comment on and manage it. On a user's profile, many pinboards can be created and uploaded, and there is the possibility to join thematically matching groups that exclusively publish content from one's own area of interest.
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app Pinterest offers its users the opportunity to discover useful and relevant ideas that inspire them to try things out. It is also referred to as a "visual discovery engine".
