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Craigslist, Erotic Ads and Bicycles
By spokesman | May 14, 2009
Recently Craigslist has been under pressure to remove their erotic services ads after a man answered one of the ads and killed a prostitute (oops - I mean erotic service provider). Craigslist had said that they had that ad category so that those ads would not be listed in other sections on their site. However based on legal pressure and public opinion, Craigslist announced on their blog that they will eliminate the category in a week.
I have regularly read the bicycle ads on Craigslist and have written about trading bicycles through Craigslist. However given the recent decision by Craigslist, I am concerned that the erotic advertisers may move to the bicycle section. Why the bicycle section and not other areas such as furniture, real estate or computer services? Bicycling has vocabulary that the pimps can use to hide what they are really advertising and appear as legitimate ads. Expect to see these bicycle ads soon.
- Mobile female bike mechanic offering tune-ups. Why go to the shop, when I can come to you. Chain waxing extra.
- ISO of a riding partner for hardcore mountain bike ride. All rides considered - loop, point to point, or out and back.
- For sale - CO2 Cartridges and Inflator. Don’t use a pump to blow up a flat tire. You can get better results with this system. Can demonstrate. Inflator works up to 150 PSI.
- Selling all the bikes in my garage. Lots to choose from, email your preferences. Do you like a French ride (Peugeot, Motobecane) or Japanese (Fuji, Shogun)?
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Topics: Bicycle Websites |
May 14th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I think I spotted one too under the motorcycles…Vintage speedster, extra wide seat , dual headlights have dropped, need adjusting, a little rusty but rides well. Needs a tune up to reduce black discharge from tailpipe.
June 9th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I have yet to see the biker in the picture, but maybe on my next tour.
I haven’t seen her either, but if there more like her on the road, maybe bicyclists would be treated better.