So… How does Pinterest work?

First I would like to say I not an expert on Pinterest. Depending on how tech savvy you are, an explanation of Pinterest can be simpler or mor complex.This link gives a pretty standard explanation of how Pinterest works.
Personally, I use Pinterest as a resource. The way my Pinterest is set up, I have boards ranging from quotes, to cars, to food ideas. I follow people based on their boards. At Amy point a person can ‘pin'( Pinterest’s version of posting) that youse like, but unless they have a board full of similar pins, I don’t see a point in following them.
For me, Pinterest is less of a way to connect with friends, and more of a way to find new things.