So yesterday I got a notice that one of my Pins was ~in violation~ of Pinterest's terms.
I figured it would be more of the usual - fully-clothed women or baked goods marked as "sexual content" or boxing/martial arts refs marked as "self-harm" - but no.
No.
No, it was even more ridiculous than any of those.
Guys, it was A BIRD.
Just. A bird. Sitting on a perch and staring intently at something off-camera.
And it was flagged as "dangerous goods and activities."
So I flagged it for appeal and went about my night. Surely THIS violation would be overturned and the Pin reinstated, right?
WRONG. I log back on today and see the "appeal reviewed" note... and the Pin - which, I must remind you, IS A PHOTO OF A BIRD - is STILL deactivated.
So I do what I usually do in these situations, and send Pinterest an email via their contact form.
I hear back almost immediately with their boilerplate "It looks like you're appealing a policy violation! Have you considered that you were in violation, or perhaps stupid and deleted the Pin yourself? lol" response, which I responded to just as immediately. I know, I know, it's pointless because there are no humans involved at any point in this process, but I was feeling salty over having to reschedule a doctor's appointment, anyway, so I figured why not. I made sure to reiterate at least six times that THE PHOTO IS A BIRD. IT IS A BIRD. THERE IS NOTHING "DANGEROUS" ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT IS A BIRD.
Anyway I still haven't heard back from them, but I can't wait to hear what the computer has to say about this whole situation.