Craigslist: the modern pimp
Lee Hershey
Issue date: 2/4/10 Section: Opinion & Editorial
"LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS SEXY COLLEGE PERSONAL ASSIANT ASAP NO BSSSSSSSSS"
Isn't this something you would like to respond to? It's quick, easy cash, isn't it? Something without a lot of strings attached?
Or how about this one:
If you are short on cash and need a bit for books, rent or car payments this might be the gig for you! Spend a few nights a month with a good looking, fun, clean-cut, d/d free gentleman and enjoy the finer things in life -- dinner, sporting events, clubbing etc and in return for your pampering be pampered and taken care of. If you are articulate, smart, funny and cute send a pic and contact info and lets see if we click and want to spend some time together…"
Or this one:
"College Girl/Girl Next Door? Want a Quick $300?"
On Craigslist, the posts on the adult section go on and on; lengthier than posts for job openings or the lost and found section. And while it is true that prostitution exists on Craigslist (classified under "adult services/gigs"), and that people partake in it regularly and openly, what is most disturbing is that Craigslist denies such activities. Furthermore, prohibiting them in its terms of use statement.
It was only last spring that Craigslist did away with its "erotic services" section. Prior to that, the posts were listed un-reviewed and cost less than posts in the "adult services" section. The difference between the defunct "erotic services" Web page and the "adult services" section is only a matter of monitoring, which is now done manually.
Also, to post an ad, it now costs the advertiser $10 rather than $5. But Craigslist has agreed to donate the proceeds which come from the erotic services listings to charity. Yet this does not apply to all ads newly posted.
According to Craigslist "Terms of Use" which appears when one clicks on the "adult" tab, the company warns users, that by responding or posting, that they "agree to flag as 'prohibited' anything illegal or in violation of the Craigslist terms of use. This includes, but is not limited to, offers for or the solicitation of prostitution." Furthermore, users are expected to follow a standard of conduct, by agreeing "not to post, email, or otherwise make available content:
Isn't this something you would like to respond to? It's quick, easy cash, isn't it? Something without a lot of strings attached?
Or how about this one:
If you are short on cash and need a bit for books, rent or car payments this might be the gig for you! Spend a few nights a month with a good looking, fun, clean-cut, d/d free gentleman and enjoy the finer things in life -- dinner, sporting events, clubbing etc and in return for your pampering be pampered and taken care of. If you are articulate, smart, funny and cute send a pic and contact info and lets see if we click and want to spend some time together…"
Or this one:
"College Girl/Girl Next Door? Want a Quick $300?"
On Craigslist, the posts on the adult section go on and on; lengthier than posts for job openings or the lost and found section. And while it is true that prostitution exists on Craigslist (classified under "adult services/gigs"), and that people partake in it regularly and openly, what is most disturbing is that Craigslist denies such activities. Furthermore, prohibiting them in its terms of use statement.
It was only last spring that Craigslist did away with its "erotic services" section. Prior to that, the posts were listed un-reviewed and cost less than posts in the "adult services" section. The difference between the defunct "erotic services" Web page and the "adult services" section is only a matter of monitoring, which is now done manually.
Also, to post an ad, it now costs the advertiser $10 rather than $5. But Craigslist has agreed to donate the proceeds which come from the erotic services listings to charity. Yet this does not apply to all ads newly posted.
According to Craigslist "Terms of Use" which appears when one clicks on the "adult" tab, the company warns users, that by responding or posting, that they "agree to flag as 'prohibited' anything illegal or in violation of the Craigslist terms of use. This includes, but is not limited to, offers for or the solicitation of prostitution." Furthermore, users are expected to follow a standard of conduct, by agreeing "not to post, email, or otherwise make available content:
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