Craigslist and No More Happy Endings

Cicero · 03-05-2009, 12:57 PM

I was wondering what it would take for craigslist to clean up it's act a little...........

I guess they got tired.........Not that I mind hanky panky...

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...list-crac.html

Craigslist cracks down on prostitution, illegal activities*
11:16 AM, November 6, 2008

In a pact with more than 40 states and territories, Craigslist is taking steps to prevent people from posting classified ads that can facilitate prostitution, human trafficking, child exploitation and other illegal activities.

The effort was spearheaded by Connecticut Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal and announced today.

San Francisco-based Craigslist has been under increasing pressure to crack down on prostitutes using its site to troll for clients. Craigslist called the steps, which were taken in partnership with state law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "sweeping." The company also said the measures were devised in face-to-face meetings between Craigslist Chief Executive Jim Buckmaster, Blumenthal and representatives of the NCMEC.

Buckmaster said criminal activity is a very small portion of the tens of millions of legitimate ads posted every month on Craigslist. "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," he said.

Craigslist prohibits prostitution and other illegal activities. It has filed 14 lawsuits and taken legal action against numerous companies and individuals violating its terms of service, it said. It also uses a flagging system to remove inappropriate posts. Craigslist also plans to add other protective measures such as charging a small fee with a valid credit card and requiring a working phone number for posts in its "erotic services" section. Paid ads that violate site guidelines will be removed without refund and the proceeds will be donated to charity, the company said.

The changes will take place across all Craigslist sites in the U.S., which together attract about 40 million visitors a month.

California was not among the states joining the agreement. "Californians are protected either way," said Dana Simas, a spokeswoman for state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown. "We didn't see an inherent reason we needed to sign on."

-- Jessica Guynn

Photo: Connecticut Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal. Credit: Bob Child / Associated Press

LabRat · 03-05-2009, 01:09 PM

Well shit. How am I going to pay for Red's new truck now???

Sheldonrs · 03-05-2009, 01:10 PM

I guess I'll need to find something else to do on the weekends. hehehe

I swear I really DO offer legit massages!!! The "happy ending" I refer to is just the feeling of joy you get after. HONEST!!!

Sheldonrs · 03-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LabRat

Well shit. How am I going to pay for Red's new truck now???

Same way you paid for the old one. Sell a kidney. Oh! Wait a minute... Never mind.

Cicero · 03-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Yes....this thread was a nudge..... lol!!!

So ...nudge nudge, wink wink.......

There is always manhunt . com........btw

sugarpop · 03-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Well they have been under a lot of pressure because of all the underage girls who are slaves. No, I'm not kidding.

Cicero · 03-05-2009, 01:32 PM

Yes there is that element........ I am not against this action taken, but for the people who uh use that site for eeerm......other purposes..this was a warning.

Sheldonrs · 03-05-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

Yes....this thread was a nudge..... lol!!!

So ...nudge nudge, wink wink.......

There is always manhunt . com........btw

you mean manhunt. NET. Not that i would EVER use such a site.

hehehe

Cicero · 03-05-2009, 01:42 PM

uuugh.........sorry.....

Maybe I meant ghey.com.......I am mixing sites now......

03-05-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Craigslist and No More Happy Endings I was wondering what it would take for craigslist to clean up it's act a little........... I guess they got tired.........Not that I mind hanky panky... http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...list-crac.html Craigslist cracks down on prostitution, illegal activities* 11:16 AM, November 6, 2008 In a pact with more than 40 states and territories, Craigslist is taking steps to prevent people from posting classified ads that can facilitate prostitution, human trafficking, child exploitation and other illegal activities. The effort was spearheaded by Connecticut Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal and announced today. San Francisco-based Craigslist has been under increasing pressure to crack down on prostitutes using its site to troll for clients. Craigslist called the steps, which were taken in partnership with state law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "sweeping." The company also said the measures were devised in face-to-face meetings between Craigslist Chief Executive Jim Buckmaster, Blumenthal and representatives of the NCMEC. Buckmaster said criminal activity is a very small portion of the tens of millions of legitimate ads posted every month on Craigslist. "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," he said. Craigslist prohibits prostitution and other illegal activities. It has filed 14 lawsuits and taken legal action against numerous companies and individuals violating its terms of service, it said. It also uses a flagging system to remove inappropriate posts. Craigslist also plans to add other protective measures such as charging a small fee with a valid credit card and requiring a working phone number for posts in its "erotic services" section. Paid ads that violate site guidelines will be removed without refund and the proceeds will be donated to charity, the company said. The changes will take place across all Craigslist sites in the U.S., which together attract about 40 million visitors a month. California was not among the states joining the agreement. "Californians are protected either way," said Dana Simas, a spokeswoman for state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown. "We didn't see an inherent reason we needed to sign on." -- Jessica Guynn Photo: Connecticut Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal. Credit: Bob Child / Associated Press __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

03-05-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Well shit. How am I going to pay for Red's new truck now??? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

03-05-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I guess I'll need to find something else to do on the weekends. hehehe I swear I really DO offer legit massages!!! The "happy ending" I refer to is just the feeling of joy you get after. HONEST!!! __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-05-2009, 01:11 PM	#5
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yes....this thread was a nudge..... lol!!! So ...nudge nudge, wink wink....... There is always manhunt . com........btw __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

03-05-2009, 01:32 PM	#7
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yes there is that element........ I am not against this action taken, but for the people who uh use that site for eeerm......other purposes..this was a warning. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

03-05-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	Well they have been under a lot of pressure because of all the underage girls who are slaves. No, I'm not kidding.

03-05-2009, 01:42 PM	#9
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	uuugh.........sorry..... Maybe I meant ghey.com.......I am mixing sites now...... __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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