So, there's this site that is similar to Pinterest, but one of the major differences is that you can actually use ads and affiliate links on this site, so you can earn some money. Have you heard about this site?
I just found out about it recently. Like I just said, it looks pretty similar to Pinterest in that you can share articles, pics, etc. It's like having your own personal webpage, and it's all for free.
Info About Site Similar to Pinterest
According to the site, you can create as many boards as you want. There are no limits. Plus, you can even make money by using Chitika ads and Amazon affiliate links on your pages. You can also personalize the look of your boards, making it look like the way you want it to.Okay, what is this site? It's called Netboard.me.
Is Netboard.me Too Good to Be True?
Sounds pretty cool, right? True. It does sound good. But, could it be that it's too good to be true? What's the catch? Well, I honestly don't know. I've thought about joining or creating an account on Netboard.me, but I haven't done so yet. Why not? Is something wrong with this site?Where to Find More Info About Netboard.me?
Well, I don't really know. And that's the point. I was trying to find more info about this site, but couldn't really find much of anything. I can see some example public boards, and they all look pretty nice and all that, but *shrug*.Plus, I have to wonder how much traffic this site is getting because, even if you can monetize the pages that you create on Netboard.me, if you're not going to be getting much traffic anyway, then, well, you're not gonna be earning much, if any, at all.
Netboard.me Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
And I also have to wonder about Netboard.me's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.You know what's really funny? I hate terms and policies that are way too long and full of so much legal jargon. It's such a drag to have to read through these things. It's like these sites want to bore you to death or something. LOL 😃.
So, is that the issue with Netboard.me then? Their long and boring TOS? Nope. They actually have a pretty short terms of service and privacy policy page. In fact, it's so short that those two have been combined in a single page. And that's what's funny.
I hate long TOS, but I can't help but feel kind of (okay, maybe more than just kind of 😃) suspicious when I see sites with very short terms and policies. It's because all sites usually have very long legal documents for you to read. Of course, some (very few, really) actually try to make it easier for you to read through this stuff like providing annotations, etc.
I may hate the long TOS and privacy policy pages, but it can be a good indication if a site is legit or not, right? The terms and policies need to mention things like what the site is going to do to your data and info, how they'll make sure that your data will be kept safe and secure, it should also include stuff about disclaimers and liabilities and warranties, it should tell you where your data is being processed, the governing laws and jurisdiction that the site is following, etc, etc.
Well, Netboard.me's TOS page is severely lacking though precisely because it's so short. For instance, where is this site located anyway? If you compare this to the Pinterest TOS, for example, you'll see right away that the Pinterest terms is governed by the laws of California, United States of America (USA).
If you look at other TOS, you'll find information like that too. For example, the Tumblr TOS mentions following the laws of New York, USA. Netboard.me doesn't mention anything though. So, it comes across as really quite suspicious.
Your Thoughts and Opinions
What do you think? Do you know anything about this site? Are you planning to join it? If you're already a part of this site, what can you say about it? How is it working out for you?Here are some of the comments from this article, back when it used to be posted elsewhere:
Feisty56 wrote on February 27, 2015, 10:13 AM
You're mention here is the first I've heard of this Pinterest-like site. I'll be interested to see what others have to say and whether anyone is already on-board with the site.
FreyaYuki replied to Feisty56 on February 28, 2015, 1:03 PM
I've also only just recently heard about it. It seems to be new and it seems that there are only a few members as well. Am also interested in finding out more info about this site before joining especially considering their incomplete TOS.
LeaPea2417 wrote on February 27, 2015, 11:12 AM
I have not heard of this site before. I may check it out and try to learn more about it.
FreyaYuki replied to LeaPea2417 on February 28, 2015, 1:09 PM
Keep us informed of your findings if you do decide to check it out :-). It seems that this site is pretty new or, at least, it's not getting all that much traffic considering not many know about it.
nbaquero wrote on February 27, 2015, 1:10 PM
FreyaYuki I never heard of this site, but I would not join right away. It seems that is has been around for about a year or so.
FreyaYuki replied to nbaquero on February 28, 2015, 1:11 PM
Yes, I am also reluctant about joining the site considering the points I mentioned above in the post. It would be nice to find out more info about it. Besides, it does kind of sound too good to be true, right? You can make as many boards as you like and you can add ads and affiliate links on those boards and it's all for free so, what's the catch, right?
nbaquero replied to FreyaYuki on February 28, 2015, 7:05 PM
FreyaYuki exactly, what is the catch? Have you seen/read any site reviews?
FreyaYuki replied to nbaquero on March 3, 2015, 10:32 AM
Very few and none of them address or mention the concerns I talked about here. Still looking for more info about this. It looks like not many know about the existence of this site. Have you checked it out yet?
nbaquero replied to FreyaYuki on March 5, 2015, 11:59 AM
FreyaYuki I did look at their site, but wasn't really impressed.
thisnthat wrote on February 27, 2015, 2:59 PM
Interesting idea for a site. I think I'll give it a look. Thanks for mentioning it. If I join, I'll come back and let you know.
FreyaYuki replied to thisnthat on February 28, 2015, 1:12 PM
You're welcome 😃. Keep us informed about what happens if you do decide to join the site and what other info you may find about it.
BrenndaMarie wrote on February 27, 2015, 5:47 PM
Many if you give it sometime you will be able to find more information about it. I have never heard of it before. It sounds like it is a fairly new site.
FreyaYuki replied to BrenndaMarie on February 28, 2015, 1:18 PM
Yeah, it does seem to be new. I've already searched around but couldn't really find much about this site. Am also concerned about their TOS, which appears to be too short and doesn't include all the necessary info and details that legit sites have. Plus, the services being offered by the site seems too good to be true - you can create as many boards as you want and you can add ads and affiliate links to these board and it's all for free.
GemstonePink wrote on February 27, 2015, 7:20 PM
I usually read all the online reviews I can find regarding a site. If I cannot find reviews then I wait until one pops up.
FreyaYuki replied to GemstonePink on February 28, 2015, 1:19 PM
Yes. Same here. I prefer to read reviews and all the other info I can find about a site before deciding to join it.
scheng1 wrote on March 1, 2015, 1:37 AM
I rather not touch any new site until it has been established.
FreyaYuki replied to scheng1 on March 3, 2015, 10:52 AM
Yeah. I prefer to read everything I can about a site before joining - reviews, TOS, FAQ, rules, etc. Everything has to be legit so you won't end up getting ripped off or something.
arthurchappell wrote on March 2, 2015, 12:19 PM
worth monitoring the site for a while to see how it goes and forums fill with either praise or anger to them
FreyaYuki replied to arthurchappell on March 3, 2015, 10:52 AM
Yup. Am also planning to do that. Won't be joining the site yet until there is more info about it.
*Notes:
- This was previously published on Persona Paper on February 27, 2015, 9:34 AM
- Pinterest pic is by vastateparksstaff (CC:BY) from flickr
