I wonder if the same may hold true for other public networks like Twitter, Insta...

rhema · on July 10, 2014

In the paper, Pinterest users say social networks like Twitter and Facebook are for promoting one's self to others.

mattgreenrocks · on July 10, 2014

This is a taboo thing to say, because social media implies connection (however weak).

I limit my use of Twitter/FB for this reason alone. It becomes nauseating to constantly consume a stream of self-promotional blurbs.