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Wikipedia, Craigslist, other sites black out against SOPA at midnight

Posted January 18, 2012 - 3:58 am

Wikipedia and some other Internet companies blacked out their websites in one way or the other early Wednesday in protest against controversial legislation in the U.S.
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What's Behind Craigslist's Self-Censorship?

Posted September 6, 2010 - 2:10 pm

Craigslist left everyone guessing why the site decided to close its adult services section on Friday by replacing the steamy destination with a "censored" banner. The online classifieds Website took action without releasing a statement and has so far refused comment. Craigslist's adult services section housed sexually explicit ads for escorts, masseuses and similar content. The move comes after 17 state attorneys general pressured the site to stop displaying its adult services section.
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Craigslist Yanks 'Adult Services' Section Without Comment

Posted September 6, 2010 - 2:09 pm

Craigslist pulled its adult services listings on Friday. Users now see a black bar with the word "censored" where the listings previously appeared.
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Craigslist under fire (again) for 'adult services' ads

Posted August 25, 2010 - 8:59 pm

Craigslist is back in the hot seat over the Adult Services category on its popular classified advertising site.
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See Image Previews in Craigslist Listings

Posted July 20, 2010 - 8:40 pm

I love Craigslist, but does the service have to be so user-unfriendly? I mean, would it kill Craig (or whoever's in charge these days) to offer some kind of image preview in the listings? As it stands, you have to click through every single item to see whatever photos lie beneath.
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Craigslist Scams

Posted April 20, 2010 - 1:28 pm

Just because Craigslist is legit doesn't mean that what you'll find on Craigslist is safe.
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Keep Clear of Craigslist Scams

Posted February 10, 2010 - 10:31 am

Given everything from the "Craigslist killer" to Connecticut attorney general Richard Blumenthal's campaign against the site to the escalating battle over prostitution ads, you'd have to live under a rock to miss Craigslist's sensational presence in the media. Lost in the discussions of illicit or criminal activity, though, are the everyday scams--and every category on the site has them.
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BlackBerry (Finally) Gets 'Official' Craigslist Mobile App

Posted February 8, 2010 - 4:22 pm

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has finally decided to give its blessing to the "official" craigslist mobile app for BlackBerry smartphones.
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51-year-old Connecticut man attempts to sell parents on Craigslist

Posted September 11, 2009 - 8:25 am

Also willing to trade for younger models or new erector set.
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Seven AGs call on Craigslist to show plan to prevent racy ads

Posted May 26, 2009 - 5:02 pm

While a judge in South Carolina last week moved to quiet the heated debate between Craigslist and the state's attorney general, the top legal officers from seven other states today called on the Web site to outline its plan to keep prostitution advertising off its pages.
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Craiglist vs. South Carolina: The Prostitution Ad Battle

Posted May 22, 2009 - 11:51 am

Craigslist is going head-to-head with the state of South Carolina in what can only be described as a bizarre legal battle. Here's a look at the significant steps that led up to this point.
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Seven charged with using Craigslist to run prostitution ring

Posted May 21, 2009 - 2:05 pm

Seven people were indicted this week on charges that they were operating a prostitution ring that advertised exclusively on Craigslist. The indictments are the latest in a series of blows to the Craigslist classified advertising Web site.
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Craigslist fires back, sues South Carolina attorney general

Posted May 20, 2009 - 2:30 pm

Turning the legal tables, Craigslist Inc. this morning filed a lawsuit against the attorney general of South Carolina for threatening to file criminal charges against the Web site.
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Under legal pressure, Craigslist to kill Erotic Services ads

Posted May 13, 2009 - 2:13 pm

Submitting to mounting legal pressure, Craigslist Inc. announced this afternoon that it will remove the Erotic Services category from its classified advertising Web site within seven days.
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Craigslist execs, State AGs meet to discuss questionable ads

Posted May 5, 2009 - 3:52 pm

Attorneys General look to hold site's feet to the fire in light of Craigslist killer arrest.
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Craigslist killer, racy ads may get site in more hot water

Posted April 26, 2009 - 9:06 pm

With the so-called Craigslist killer making daily headlines, experts are debating whether the online classified advertising firm could face legal trouble for allegedly allowing the site to promote prostitution.
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Alleged Craigslist killer gets friends' support on Facebook

Posted April 24, 2009 - 9:53 am

Friends set up a Facebook page for medical student Philip Markoff, the alleged Craigslist killer, who was arraigned this week.
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Digital trail led investigators to alleged Craigslist killer

Posted April 21, 2009 - 8:39 pm

Digital forensics was a key factor in tracking down the man law enforcement says targeted woman who advertised exotic services on Craigslist.
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Note to thieves: Craigslist is bad for fencing

Posted April 10, 2009 - 9:46 am

400 or so computers is a pretty big haul. If you're going to steal that many, you should probably have a subtle way to sell them.
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10 Craigslist Tips for Power Users

Posted March 27, 2009 - 9:44 am

Craigslist is one of the simplest sites on the Net: Anyone can find what they're looking for with a few clicks of the mouse. But with the help of a few advanced tricks and tools, you can cut through the clutter and discover precisely what's available, all the while avoiding scams and wasteful search software
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Cook County sues Craigslist over prostitution ads

Posted March 5, 2009 - 9:03 pm

The Cook County Sheriff's department is suing Craigslist for facilitating prostitution in its erotic services listings.
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Things to find on Craigslist: Apartments, used futons ... human organs?

Posted February 3, 2009 - 10:00 am

Daniel Flood was only born with one kidney, and it was failing. So his Internet-savvy daughters decided to post a Craigslist ad looking for a prospective donor.
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