Power Sellers Unite

elgato · Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 16923 Location: Texas

Craigslist said today it is implementing new measures, in partnership with state law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), to prevent its online classifieds from being used for prostitution, child exploitation, and other illegal activity.

The measures are part of an agreement between Craigslist, NCMEC, and attorneys general of more than 40 states. The move was spearheaded by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

"The incidence of crime on Craigslist is actually exceedingly low, considering the tens of millions of legitimate ads posted each month by well-intentioned users," said Jim Buckmaster, CEO of Craigslist.

"But no amount of criminal activity is acceptable, and as Craigslist has grown, we have become aware of instances where our free services were being misused to facilitate illegal activities."

Craigslist says because of its growth, businesses have sprung up selling software and other services designed to get around its terms of use. The company said it has filed 14 lawsuits against such businesses and is sending "cease and desist" orders to a number of companies and individuals offering such services. Craigslist said it will investigate and pass along information to local authorities of those involved in criminal activity.
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dlrane · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 2406

ABOUT TIME!!!!! That was practically the only thing I disliked about CL. It is a great money-maker, but the 'Morals" seemed low in that respect. I personally think many more users who were turned off by such practices will find the site much more attractive now. Good decisions always reap good rewards. :D

elgato · Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 16923 Location: Texas

:lol: I've been listing stuff on CL for years now and never sold anything though I do like the way a seller can offer his or her items to locals.
Glad I made your day drane! :D

greggrss10 · Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 40

dlrane wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")ABOUT TIME!!!!! That was practically the only thing I disliked about CL. It is a great money-maker, but the 'Morals" seemed low in that respect. I personally think many more users who were turned off by such practices will find the site much more attractive now. Good decisions always reap good rewards. :D

Likewise. I'm pretty opened minded about things, but the sex ads on CL are too much. It is interesting to read them though. I'm always a little freaked that I'll see a pic of someone I know on there. Has that happened to anyone else?

elgato · Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 16923 Location: Texas

"Has that happened to anyone else?"

Nope! Though I rarely go onto CL unless updating some of my stuff over there.

CuFF

Koster joins effort to clean up Craigslist

NEWS-LEADER STAFF • MAY 4, 2009

Attorney General Chris Koster plans to meet with representatives of Craigslist on Tuesday in New York City to outline his concerns about advertisements for illegal erotic activities such as prostitution on Craigslist, according to a news release from his office.

Koster will begin negotiations toward an agreement with the company to eliminate ads for prostitution on the site, the release said.

Koster is representing a group of the nation’s attorneys general at the meeting, along with the attorneys general from Connecticut and Illinois.

“Craigslist is allowing advertisements for illegal activities like prostitution on its site,” Koster said in the news release. “It is blatant. It is irresponsible. It is illegal.

“Craigslist is responsible for the types of advertisements it allows, and it is imperative that Craigslist agree to tougher restrictions and to remove ads for illegal activities from its site,” Koster said in the release.

Koster said his office has been investigating the site and has found many instances where advertisements remain on the site even after being “flagged” as illegal.

“Our investigators found advertisements that clearly were offering sex-for-money or seeking a sex-for-money relationship on Craigslist’s Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia/Jefferson City and Springfield sites,” Koster said in the release.

“These arrangements advertised are not only illegal but dangerous, and we aim to stop this type of advertising in Missouri,” he said.

elgato · Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 16923 Location: Texas

“Our investigators found advertisements that clearly were offering sex-for-money or seeking a sex-for-money relationship on Craigslist’s Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia/Jefferson City and Springfield sites,”

:shock: Oh my! Must've missed those..thank Heavens!

Thanks for the update Cuff!

greggrss10 · Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 40

But what are they going to do to ensure that the people who place nude images of "themselves" in the personels sections are of age?

2BOYSandTOYS · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 10095 Location: Kansas

Thank Freakin' God - and I say this with all seriousness.

I'm in that KC market and either Dr. Phil or Oprah had a show detailing the CL portion that is 'naughty'. I had never known it existing until they made mention.

So - I went on and while not a prude can say that I was extremely shocked and very, very sad at what folks will do to make a dime.

And - there are many photos - not all appropriate - and *sigh* - I hope they clean it up quickly!! :shock: :shock:

diesel_parts · Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 723

I scroll thru the parts and tool categories every day. Don't scroll thru the personal ads as I have nothingt I can sell there. LOL.

I am glad to see the temptation taken away. Now the pros will be back on the street corners. It will be hard to stop but we gotta try.

On a brighter note craigs is now my # one selling site.

CuFF · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 9:13 pm Post subject:

You're welcome Elgato!

greggrss10 · Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Posts: 40

criags is number one? guess those sex for cash ads do work. :shock: seriously though, i know a few people who have never bought on ebay, or perhaps have never been on ebay, who are addicted to craigs.

jcut92 · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 852

Craigslist is being linked to SO many crimes out there. There have been quite a few in the past few years, linked to that website due to some of the ads.

The Girl answering a Craigslist ad on being a Babysitter found Killed.

http://wcco.com/local/katherine.ann.olson.2.461959.html

There are more I have heard of but they have slipped my mind, and this last one they are calling THE CRAIGSLIST MURDERER (Philip Markoff). Apparently this case involved Many Sex ads answered. I wish they would just remove the sex ads section. I also hear there is a $5.00 fee for each sex ad. Craigslist is becoming the armpit of the internet. Yuckola

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30314735/

Californiacool · Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 50

elgato wrote (View Post): › docWrite("quote")Craigslist said today it is implementing new measures, in partnership with state law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), to prevent its online classifieds from being used for prostitution, child exploitation, and other illegal activity.

The measures are part of an agreement between Craigslist, NCMEC, and attorneys general of more than 40 states. The move was spearheaded by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

"The incidence of crime on Craigslist is actually exceedingly low, considering the tens of millions of legitimate ads posted each month by well-intentioned users," said Jim Buckmaster, CEO of Craigslist.

"But no amount of criminal activity is acceptable, and as Craigslist has grown, we have become aware of instances where our free services were being misused to facilitate illegal activities."

Craigslist says because of its growth, businesses have sprung up selling software and other services designed to get around its terms of use. The company said it has filed 14 lawsuits against such businesses and is sending "cease and desist" orders to a number of companies and individuals offering such services. Craigslist said it will investigate and pass along information to local authorities of those involved in criminal activity.
more.. link to news article

Is this really a shock to anyone ??

CuFF · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:22 am Post subject:

Here's the prequil..

April 25, 2009

Craigslist founder won't change web site