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‘This is the most insane ad’: Servers shares restaurant job listing on Craigslist with highly specific requirements

'Do not apply if you’ll think you need nights off because your grandma poisoned you with her ham, again.'

On Mar 9, 2023 by Allyson Waller

Internet Culture

‘Eliminate this bird’: Peacock killed after Craigslist ad took out hit on it

'The job is simple.'

On Jul 9, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL Tech

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Is that Craiglist ad looking for ‘minority actors’ for Trump’s rally real?

Just like the last several ads, this one is almost certainly fake.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

Internet Culture Tech

This ‘Bug’s Life’ fleshlight is here to ruin your childhood

This collector's item could be yours—for a price.

On May 14, 2020 by Bryan Rolli

Internet Culture IRL

A lonely grandma sought family to spend Christmas with on Craigslist

She had to take the post down after receiving hate.

On Dec 14, 2019 by Rachel Kiley

Internet Culture

Florida person allegedly tried to sell baby on Craigslist for $500

'I don’t wanna be judged for not wanting these kids,' the ad reads.

On Nov 27, 2019 by Alexandra Samuels

IRL

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Teen allegedly posted ‘slave for sale’ Craigslist ad featuring his Black classmate

The 14-year-old was charged with a hate crime.

On Nov 21, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton

IRL

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Kamala Harris’ ‘lover’ says Jacob Wohl hired him off Craigslist

The actor thought he was auditioning for a Spike TV show and that everyone was an actor.

On Oct 12, 2019 by Rachel Kiley

Tech

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Craigslist cracks down on scalpers selling Nipsey Hussle memorial tickets

The tickets are going for as much as $500 a piece on the secondary market.

On Apr 9, 2019 by Eilish O'Sullivan

IRL Streaming

What the now-defunct Craigslist personals section meant to LGBTQ people

'It was a space to see and be seen, experiencing the rush of cruising without having to out yourself to anyone else.'

On Apr 1, 2018

IRL

Perfect fake Craigslist ad solicits help for Trump’s legal team

'Prior appearances on Fox News a huge plus.'

On Mar 27, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

What Is SESTA-FOSTA, and What Does It Mean for Future of the Internet?

Trump signs controversial ‘sex-trafficking’ bill that could hurt the future of the internet

Critics of the bill say it could undermine internet freedom.

On Mar 24, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Layer 8 Tech

As SESTA heads to the White House, Craigslist shut down its personals ads to avoid potential criminal charges under the new bill.

Craigslist shuts down its personals section, blaming ‘sex-trafficking’ bill

First Reddit, now Craigslist—which site will be next?

On Mar 23, 2018 by Ana Valens

IRL

Former Ataris bassist charged with $27 million Craigslist scam

The boys of real estate scam.

On Jan 18, 2018 by Christine Friar

Streaming

This fan-made Iron Throne is for sale—and it comes with a giant dragon skull

When being a ruler gets too hard, there's always Craigslist.

On Nov 6, 2017 by Tiffanie Drayton

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