craigslist too dangerous?

[gcursor]

Sorry but no Craigslist

 

I too must decline the usefulness of Craigslist. In part, this is why...the other day I was feeling bored and I posted this

 

 

PostID:

Title:(men seeking men) Who are you?

 

Who am I? I'm a person who's never really found the right person to be with. Much of my life has been spent chasing after lost dreams and childhood fantasies. I'm not one of the hot models that you see on the cover of GQ although I said "Hi" to somebody that looked like that once. My body leaves a little bit to be desired. Also I'm about 412 in "gay years".

 

What do I want? Somebody to talk to. Somebody who enjoys my sense of humor. I'm also a bit of a geek so that might tell you something. I am quite a giving person (people say too much for my own good quite frequently) and compassionate.

 

I'm not sure that I'm looking for a relationship as much as I'm looking for somebody to write to now and then talking about things. if any of this interests you then give me a write,

 

 

 

 

Now comes the good part, I put this ad up there. Within an HOUR, it was flagged for having posting guidelines. I understand that these can come only from MULTIPLE people who flag something and if this is the case..well u can do the math.

 

I think that CRAIGSLIST now has erred FAR onto the side of caution ever since it had its "problems" which made the news. As is always the case, a few "bad apples" end up rotting the entire tree. As a result of this, CRAIGSLIST doesn't seem to be anything that can be used by me for anything of real benefit.

 

I sit sometimes and wonder what type of life must these Craigslist "flaggers" lead. i wonder if they are flagging for "posting guidelines" or other reasons. Maybe it's because they too are sad and lonely and they figure that if they are that way then everybody in the world should be that way? Maybe the got burned by somebody bad on Craigslist and have vowed to eliminate every possible ad they can find.

 

who can tell anymore,

 

Gcursor

 

I agree with most if not all of the above. In the "good old days" before Gladys Kravitz was running craigslist there were tons of real ads from young guys looking for generous men. I have had numerous terrific experiences through the m4m section. I was careful however, and would converse with people for fairly long periods of time. That approach enabled me to weed out the freaks. The result was that I met many eager, beautiful guys. Many of them have become "regulars" even five years later. Those days are gone. Between the freaks and the flaggers, it is almost a total waste of time to try and find some fun on CL. I dont think it is dangerous as much as it is fruitless.

[rossthebosssf]

I've had a lot of success with casting a net out on Craigslist as of late. If anyone is interested in my technique please PM me.

[jackcali]

I've had a lot of success with casting a net out on Craigslist as of late. If anyone is interested in my technique please PM me.

 

I also continue to do well on craigslist here in New York, but I agree that you have to carefully screen ads and responses. Of course, I'm usually looking for a non-pro for a regular thing, which don't really exist on rentboy or the other escort sites.

 

Gcursor, I'm sorry to hear about the flaggers. They do seem motivated by the oddest impulses. On the couple of times that an ad of mine has been flagged, I've just reposted it and it's never been reflagged. Go figure!

[+ Axiom2001]

True, but how do you verify it's a nice guy looking for extra cash as opposed to a scammer, a cop, or worse? you see the pic, you get a number, and just risk it and call? or do you do more research?

 

You answered your own query. Instead of being in a quandry--just use a much more legit site, i.e http://www.rentboy.com or http://www.rentmen.com or http://www.men4rentnow.com! I've used these plus, in the past, Craigslist. When I used Craigslist, I got one or two great men for my playtime, but on the other hand, I've gotten a couple of flakes, too!

[Michael Wayne]

therapeutic services on cl is still very effective. All ads are paid for and screened. As a l.m.t. I can adverise there. Pics have to be pg rated. I have numerous inquiries from my cl ads and I link them to rentboy ad. CL is a great way for an escort to reach MARRIED clients who would never go to rb or m4rn or who dont even know those 2 sites exist. One thing I do is publish a rate in the ad MUCH higher than anyone else charges so maybe the potential client can assume that maybe there is more involved than just massage. Most figure it out.

[Lohengrin1979]

That date Scott thing has been around for a while. I had to laugh when the response email came back. Apparently it's still out there, roach-like, unable to be completely squashed.

 

Lohengrin1979

[Pegasus]

Just my two cents, but I've concluded it's more risky to hire guys listed on CL. I've been hiring men for companionship for several years mostly in Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas. Only three times have I ever heard of an escort and/or a "John" getting busted during a vice sting. In each of these cases, those arrested had listed their profile (or had responded to an escort's profile) on Craigslist. Why risk it?