Do you work for Craigslist? Because I don't see anywhere on their site that it says it's only for homeowners to use an not businesses. The site is for everyone. Let me quote them for you, from their FAQ in the About section..
Q: What can I find there?
A: Jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice - just about anything really.
Q: What is craigslist?
A: Local classifieds and forums - community moderated, and largely free.
I see no mention anywhere on their about page, that it's only for joe homeowner. There is a reason your allowed to post Services, Buy/sell etc as either a DEALER or Private Seller. You can buy from the wanted section all you want as a business. Now if your putting up a offer to buy in the free section your doing something wrong. Or posting your services in the pet side...an your not a pet business.
I really want to know where you pulled this info, cause again..nothing on their site says anything like your post. I seriously doubt CL cares who posts there long as it's not illegal, or violate their ToS. They are a for profit business an are in this to make money. I'd really like to know where you pulled the info, once again. Cause it's nowhere on their page.
Just in case others would like to learn more about CL.
https://www.craigslist.org/about/terms.of.use
https://www.craigslist.org/about/factsheet
The only restriction I see anywhere on a business is that to post your "services" must be in the service section.
Thanks for sharing your opinion, but unless your name is Jim Buckmaster(ceo of CL since 2000) I'll continue to use their site as THEY intended, until they say otherwise.
Q: How many classified ads does craigslist receive?
A: craigslist users post well over 80 million classified ads each month (including reposts and renewals)
Cause those 80 million people are all one time posting, an not businesses or business related in any way.
Craigslist was designed to be a mostly free *their words* classified site to help people get their items, services, etc moved without relying on others. That is from their own site.
Till someone posts something from CL officially stating businesses an people who use it multiple times over time are not wanted I don't buy it.
An it seems to avoid being flagged one should have a paid ad. I think those only go for jobs an car buyers tho. Not your run of the mill postings. You can find more info on that on their help page.
More info on CL :
Craigslist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sirscrapalot - One of many who has misused CL for the last 15 years...go figure.
Originally Posted by Sirscrapalot
Do you work for Craigslist? Because I don't see anywhere on their site that it says it's only for homeowners to use an not businesses. The site is for everyone. Let me quote them for you, from their FAQ in the About section..
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