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Craigslist Censorship


















So have you heard that Craigslist was made to remove its Adult Services category? At first they just replaced the category with a black strip reading "Censored" but now it is gone. How do you feel about this? Let me give you my take on it. While I understand that the category attracted some ads that were very questionable, some I'm sure illegal. But there were some that while they may not be someones cup of tea were not illegal.

I do not advocate prostitution so don't even read into that. However there are plenty of different things in the world that we may not all participate in or agree with morally, but that does not mean they are bad. I have read the Adult Services category listings on many occasions. Why? well some of them were pretty darned interesting. I mean there were plenty of ads that called for adult models. Have you heard the word Fetish? Some adult modeling is not what it seems. There are some people who are into things that most people do not even think of as Sexual in nature! Its true look up Foot Fetish photos, Crushing, Looner fetish and you will see exactly what I mean.!

I have pretty feet, so what is the harm in smooshing a cupcake with my manicured toes on film? Nothing! When we impose our morals on people I think we need to draw the line. Again I do not advocate prostitution or other illegal activity, but who am I or anyone else to judge someone else? Hey you wanna be a nude house keeper? Super? Do you want to model your feet? Awesome!

Now where will you find those job listings? To each there own who am I or anyone else to tell someone how to earn money as long as its legal?

Maybe the answer is to re-word this category? "Legal Adult Services" Its not hard to flag a posting on craigslist, I do it all the time, but taking away an entire category because Mrs. GFE is using it to get Johns?

You may not agree with me, and that's fine we all have to right to our opinions! But trust me those who are conducting these "services of a questionable nature, and illegal" will find a way to do it with or without cragislist. Its the worlds oldest profession, and it will continue without the censorship!

10 comments:

Not So Average Mama said...

I agree that it could be reworded with stricter guide lines on illegal activities. Have you ever seen how much people pay for nasty smelly old shoes on ebay???

Lisa P@www.isitmondayalready.com said...

hahahah foot fetishes are a HUGE money make lady!

Brittany said...

That's ridiculous. If it's not illegal then wtf is the problem? Was it because they didn't have a disclaimer for minors?

Lisa P@www.isitmondayalready.com said...

no Britt its because of some ass agency saying the "adult" category was helping to promote prostitution!

Kas said...

I totally agree with you! I mean come on. If ppl want to do those types of things who are we to judge. Plus I will admit to selling old smelly shoes before lol. Hey if you want to pay me $50 for some Old Old Navy flip flops BRING IT ON! :)
Kas

Lisa P@www.isitmondayalready.com said...

Kas you are not the only one *wink*

Amanda said...

I'm sure there are probably other legal and liability issues we aren't aware of for the people who run Craigslist. However, I do agree that people who want to will do the illegal stuff anyway. I also think that if they're taking the "adult" category away, then the people who are looking for things like models, then they should be able to post in other sections such as the job listings.

blueviolet said...

My guess is that it was done to protect themselves from a legal perspective in some way. I've never seen that section before!

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babyrocasmama said...

WTF?? you mean I can make money off my old smelly shoes?

WOO HOO! I make money AND clean my house. AWESOME.

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