Guity conscience ???Originally Posted by ElectricLiquidators
just kidding, just kidding. I would hope its no one from here.
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Guity conscience ???
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” John Wayne-- The Shootist
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Well of course it went through the relay system.. I can flag the email correct? So in the email at the bottom it has these options:
Original craigslist post:
XXXX
About craigslist mail:
XXXXX
Please flag unwanted messages (spam, scam, other):
XXXXX
I would just click the last link up there to report the "LOSER" right?
I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!
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Yes I believe so.
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Done and Done!
At first I thought to respond to the email.. then thought.. Nah.. then he/she will have my name. I'll just report em to CL. No problem mon!
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
....to buy and sell and make money on as a small business. Craigslist isn't for businesses. It is for individuals doing something, usually one time. If you owned an 1984 Buick and wanted a front bumper for it, then that would be an ad for the wanted section on Craigslist. If you just want cars to turn for profit then you need to post in a different section, or a different web site.
This gets sooooooooooooooooooooo abused that I think many don't even realize it. Craigslist is for Joe Homeowner to sell his old grill, not for John Small Business to sell his refurbished grills each week (at least not in the 'normal' sections, and not without the 'dealer' option if there.)
I would consider that the same, yes. And it very well could be competitors that's flagging you.
People get worked up if an ad seems commercial in nature. I see people on CL ranting about it ever so often. Not saying your ad does, but maybe revise it? I don't know. Or lay low for a day or 2 and repost.
Caveman said it better than I could.
Last edited by IdahoScrapper; 03-22-2015 at 02:19 PM.
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Sorry Caveman. but that's just not true. Anyone can post on CL , small business or not. Please show me in the CL TOS or anywhere else that prohibits this. I have about 15 postings every week for sale and wanted. I put e waste in the wanted sections all the time. For a while when i was offering 3 per machine some clown was flagging me ( I guess he did not like the competition. So i just kept reposting. No big deal. Around here ( New York City Area) there are businesses small and large that post on a regular basis.
"Where can I advertise my services/business on craigslist?
Only in the "services offered" categories please."
https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/faq#prohibited
Keeper of the Cooler!
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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.
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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.
Yes, Sir, I am with you on this one ! Until i hear otherwise i will continue to use as i have is the past since it was online. Literally thousands of ads posted in all categories with only a few minor problems. ( Flags for no good reason)
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If you want to interpret that as saying businesses cannot post but only to services offered then so be it. I don't read it that way at all so I guess we can agree to disagree ?
I'll continue doing what I have been doing since the dawn of CL and until they tell me otherwise I am not in a violation of TOS.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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Sledge and others, if you identify any potential targets of people flagging your ads and I'll go onto any CL city list and flag their ads. Maybe when they understand they'll get treated the same, they'll back off. I've always liked the quote by Sean Connery from the Untouchables about tit-for-tat the "Chicago way"...
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Dakota- How do you find them? All I get from CL was that it was flagged.. never told by whom.
The email went through the relay system.. can't track the slimeball down with that either!
Video game ninja
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I have some work for you !
Buying ewaste and video games !
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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Sledge- Process of elimination?? I don't know how many people advertise on CL in a larger metro area for scrapping/hauling services but if there's one or two that never seem to go away and you don't know them, then maybe they're the ones flagging. Or if someone just starts and yours start to get flagged, then perhaps its someone to watch. Might have to gather some data points. Its sad that people can't just leave other folks alone. I'm sure that guy knows he can't haul it all...
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Dakota: I find that true in every sect of recycling. There are probably 1500+ guys with a truck and trailer that haul cars in the Indy Metro area if I were to take a wild stab. No matter what people will try and flag your ad in a second because they don't even want to take the CHANCE that you may snag one they couldn't.. even though it is impossible for them to consume all that is out there.
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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You guys are giving the lurkers in the shadows too many ideas! Now my ads are getting flagged except I'm getting a message from the flaggin flagger, not the site. It's an email address that when I reply it tells me the message wasn't received but they keep emailing me. How does this work? The email account is personal and not affiliated with the site. How come they can email me but I can't reply?
METAL IS MY MISTRESS...PLEASE DON'T TELL MY WIFE!
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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You need to find a white hat hacker that will send that guy a digital photon torpedo back up the fiber optic highway!!
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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I figure he just has whoever he emails blocked. I thought about making an email account to reply with but I'D RATHER BE SCRAPPING SOMETHING!
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Kinda like those phones calls you get but don't answer before it stops ringing
So you try and call back and get >> "This number is NOT in service"
HOW is that possible??? It just called me!
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