2. Introduction to How Craigslist Works
● Craigslist.org, originally a San Francisco
community electronic newsletter, is now one of
the most visited English language Web sites,
with local classifieds for more than 450 cities
worldwide.
● The site's main function is to host classified ads
that cover practically every category you can
think of, including housing, job postings, items
for sale, services and personals.
3. The Craigslist Network
● Each craigslist site focuses on a specific
community. Originally, craigslist only listed
classifieds and announcements within San
Francisco.
● Because community members largely moderate
the sites, craigslist employees can focus their
attention on coordinating transactions for job
and housing posts, helping members
troubleshoot problems and responding to
reports of abuse or illegal behavior.
4. Craigslist Financials
● Craigslist started as a pet project but
blossomed into a full-fledged company.
● In 1999, craigslist incorporated as a for-profit
organization.
● The company also purchased the domain
craigslist.com to prevent anyone from buying it
and misleading craigslist members.
5. Craigslist Controversy
● One of the biggest challenges for the craigslist
community is weeding out scam artists.
● One scam that has popped up in several
craigslist communities involves a buyer
overpaying for an item.
● The terms of use on craigslist make it clear that
the site has nothing to do with the content users
post, that it will work with authorities in cases
involving illegal activity and that violating the
site's terms can result in stiff fines.
6. Craigslist's terms of use include a
long list
● Abusive, unlawful, discriminatory, harmful,
harassing, defamatory or libelous language
● Posts that reveal someone else's private
information
● Job posts that violate Equal Employment
Opportunity laws
● Housing posts that violate the Fair Housing Act
● Scam ads
