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Craigslist has also shutdown their "casual encounters". As it was a jumping spot for hookers since they shuttered the sex services section years ago (and most
by sergers 9y ago
Craigslist has also shutdown their "casual encounters".
As it was a jumping spot for hookers since they shuttered the sex services section years ago (and most went to backpages and other sites)
Wonder what backpages will do, that's their whole business (google city + backpages = first hit is escort listing on backpages)
- throwaway76543 9y agoIt's much larger than just "casual encounters". Craigslist has shut down every single one of their personal categories. w4w, m4m, w4m, m4w are all gone. Even "strictly platonic" is gone.
- telchar 9y agoMissed Connections remains. All the solicitation will move there in a thinly veiled manner, most likely.
- AJ007 9y agoOne could see a scenario where Craigslist has to shut down in its entirety.
- throwaway76543 9y agoYes, creating liability traps might undermine Craigslist entirely. Imagine if a similar liability were created around regulating job postings or apartment rentals, where Craigslist derives its revenue.