Pimp Your Stuff with lindalee

That particular pimp post seemed to encourage things like Etsy and other second-party places. It varies. I'm generally okay with it -- it's the creator or the work that really interests me, more than the location.

>>And it's hard enough to find reputable sites for gift ideas if you've got a certain set of boundaries for your recipient so those kinds of posts are great for that. <<

Oh, that's a good point -- they are great for shopping. I know some of my friends have bought off sites that I've pimped here.

>>But my question is when I see links to those posts is it ok for me to chime in and put my links up or should I instead start a post like it of my own?<<

I think it varies. If you see a pimp post, you can put your link as a reply to it. If somebody links to one, maybe you can, maybe not. Me, I'm generally okay with on-topic replies and I figure that "here's my stuff" replies to "there's a pimp post over there" is legit. One drawback to links and restarts is that you wind up scattering the material. If you put your link on the original post as a reply, and then just link to that page, it keeps more stuff in the same place. Though if it's already massive, spreading might be more desirable.

That's a good thought about making new friends. I've used pimp posts for that purpose too.

That makes sense. I have penciled in "Pimp Your Stuff" dates in blank spots on my calendar, once a month.

>>On the other hand, I am not especially comfortable calling that "pimping", with the connotations of sexual slavery and misogyny "pimping" includes by virtue of its origins.<<

I agree with that complaint. Unfortunately "pimp your stuff" etc. is the usage widespread in the blogosphere. I haven't been able to find an alternative that is as concise and widely recognized.