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One way to disrupt companies like Craigslist would be to build disseminator sites that would allow you to post to multiple places at one. So instead of the syst
by seagreen 14y ago
One way to disrupt companies like Craigslist would be to build disseminator sites that would allow you to post to multiple places at one. So instead of the system being:
post on craigslist --> data to craigslists servers --> people view it on craigslist
It would look more like:
Post on disseminator --> data goes to craigslist, padmapper, etc. and a public database --> people view it on craigslist, padmapper, or their favourite aggregator.
If anyone's interested in similar ideas, email me! I'd love to talk about it.
- pbreit 14y agoThere were once a variety of tools to list on eBay and all the other auctions sites. Your idea sounds about as good as that.
- qw 14y agoCraigslist would probably try to block those services if they became too popular.
- dangrossman 14y agoMost of the real estate listings are already coming through such services. They're no longer permissible under Craigslist's current TOS as you must grant CL an exclusive license to your posting.