Pinterest : launches Creator Code and new comment moderation tools to keep content positive, safe and inspiring
April 07, 2021 at 11:24 am EDT
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April 7, 2021
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Today, Pinterest is announcing the upcoming launch of theCreator Code, our content policy designed to keep Pinterest a positive and inspiring place. The Code will enforce the acceptance of guidelines before Creators can post Story Pins. This effort to mitigate negativity is a critical step in our journey to build a positive experience that adds lasting value to the lives of our more than 450 million users around the world.
The idea for the Creator Code emerged in the middle of 2020 - a year marked with a global pandemic, political and societal movements and riots around the world. In opposition to online media taking a dark turn alongside these events, ranging from health misinformation to political rhetoric to call-out culture, Pinterest continues to invest in keeping the platform safe and inspiring. On Pinterest, Creators have the unique opportunity to support and inspire people on their inspiration journeys with positive, inclusive and actionable ideas, during a time when they most need it.
'We've been building Pinterest for 11 years, and ever since our users routinely tell us that Pinterest is the 'last positive corner of the internet'. In that time, we've also learned that you need to design positivity into online platforms as deliberately as much as you design negativity out. The Creator Code is a human-centric way for Creators to understand how to be successful on Pinterest while using their voice to keep Pinterest positive and inclusive.' -Evan Sharp, Co-Founder, Chief Design and Creative Officer, Pinterest
Creator Code Rules
The Creator Code is a mandatory set of guidelines that lives within our product intended to educate and build community around making inclusive and compassionate content. It is intended to be proactive and empowering for Creators, rather than reactive and reprimanding. Creators with Story Pin access will be required to agree to the code during the publishing process, acknowledging their responsibility in keeping Pinterest safe and positive. The code outlines specific rules that Creators must follow, including:
Be kind: Ensure content doesn't insult or put others down
Check my facts:Make sure information is accurate and factual
Be aware of triggers:Practice discretion when it comes to visually sensitive content
Practice inclusion:Never intentionally exclude certain groups or communities
Do no harm:Make sure any call to action or challenge is safe
Pinterest's Creator Code anthem video features Creators from around the world and will be featured on Pinterest social channels and on Creator channels over the coming weeks. The Creator Code will be formally rolled out for Creators to sign and adopt in the coming weeks.
'As a Creator, I work really hard to keep negativity off of my platform. That's why I believe in Pinterest's Creator Code and the message it sends, not just to Creators, but to the industry overall. The Code is one more step towards making the internet a better, more positive space for everyone, and gives us Creators what we need to be ourselves and to truly make a difference with our ideas in people's lives. Experience shows that these boundaries are necessary and ultimately allow a healthy and inspired environment to evolve and grow.' -GrossyPelosi, Pinterest Food Creator
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Pinterest, Inc. is a visual search and discovery company. The Companyâs primary service, Pinterest, can be accessed through its mobile application or the Web. People use Pinterest to find ideas. As they browse Pinterest content, Pins, they fine-tune their tastes and find the idea. Users interact with the platform in multi-session journeys to find inspiration, curate their latest look, plan their next project and shop from brands. It has approximately 498 million monthly active users across the world. Content on Pinterest comes from a variety of sources, including retailers, brands, creators, publishers and users. It acquires that content via a range of methods, including product catalog uploads, direct publishing, and user curation. Content formats include images that allow the user to click into an idea to learn more, videos that provide the steps of an idea, and products that brands and merchants upload from catalogs.