OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Not that I even care all that much but is there a point to the craigslist personal section anymore? For the past week or so I have been putting an ad up in the w4m section and I have not had a single person email the ad. Nothing but bots (of which I get about 20 replys from for each ad I post). Not even fat women are emailing my ads. I have used craigslist a few years ago and while 90% of the replies were spam back then, I would at least get a few real peoeple replying for every ad I post. Now it's 100% spam.
USMCHokie Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I found my apartment on craigslist. But CL, as with all online dating venues, is heavily favored to the women. Deal with it. Or find better pictures. Preferably sans shirt.
Boundary Problem Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Not even fat women are emailing my ads. I find this so offensive. Often people who have gained weight, did so because they were looking after other people (with love) and didn't have time to look after themselves. Weight gain is not a sign of failure. It is a sign that someone is overwhelmed with the responsibilities they have. Which then becomes a health problem. But I can see how weight gain is an attraction issue. But seriously - some overweight people I know are fantastic and would make a great catch. I know many 'in shape' people who I wouldn't go near with a 10 foot pole. They tend to never find a mirror that they didn't like....
Author OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 But CL, as with all online dating venues, is heavily favored to the women. Deal with it. Or find better pictures. Preferably sans shirt. Thats not the issue I'm refering to. What I meant is that it seems these days no real women who are actually on craigslist. It's 100% bots now, as opposed to 90% bots a few years ago.
Payden Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Go in the "I want to bang" section and get arrested.... I thought craigslist was a godsend for guys like me until I figured it was a excellent source of hand-cuffs and VD's.
Author OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 I find this so offensive. Often people who have gained weight, did so because they were looking after other people (with love) and didn't have time to look after themselves. Weight gain is not a sign of failure. It is a sign that someone is overwhelmed with the responsibilities they have. Which then becomes a health problem. But I can see how weight gain is an attraction issue. But seriously - some overweight people I know are fantastic and would make a great catch. I know many 'in shape' people who I wouldn't go near with a 10 foot pole. They tend to never find a mirror that they didn't like.... Being fat means you don't eat right and don't have any self-control to keep yourself health. Being fat is a choice and is unattractive/unhealthy.
Boundary Problem Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Being fat means you don't eat right and don't have any self-control to keep yourself health. Being fat is a choice and is unattractive/unhealthy. Need some suntan lotion on your island oasis?
Author OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 Go in the "I want to bang" section and get arrested.... I thought craigslist was a godsend for guys like me until I figured it was a excellent source of hand-cuffs and VD's. Way overblown. Years ago I used to do quite a lot of craigslist and I never met a hooker or an std whore. The only thing I'll agree with is that craigslist girls aren't quality.
norajane Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Between the craigslist killer and the guys offering you pictures of their dicks, women who are actually looking for a date or a relationship (or to remain alive and porn-free) have no interest in craigslist. I did sell a bunch of furniture on craigslist last year - works really well for that!
Payden Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Being fat means you don't eat right and don't have any self-control to keep yourself health. Some yes, but not all. I know many "fat" people that just put on weight at a much higher rate than some. I eat piles of junk and I never gain weight...I have a friend that eats just as I do, but he is now like near 300 pounds. It's not easy for some to keep the fat shaved off and it becomes a problem. It's not always about being a pig who can't put the lat chicken leg down.
Boundary Problem Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 an std whore. . Again, I'm offended. Why the link between stds and morality?
D-Lish Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I have used craiglst to look for apartments or find job postings, never anything else. I wouldn't even consider posting a dating profile on there- the meet up section has a rep for being seedy.
Johnny M Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I know many 'in shape' people who I wouldn't go near with a 10 foot pole. They tend to never find a mirror that they didn't like.... And I know many fat people who could never find a hamburger they didn't like. You're just making excuses.
Author OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 I love the bots that aren't set up correctly: hola I {saw|found|noticed|came across|stumbled across|have seen|seen|visited} your listing and thought "oh well" lol. i am completely new to #CSVFIELD(9)#, I got here to be a teacher's assistant at #CSVFIELD(11)# just this past july and all the guys I connect with# are geeks from the end up being one too, need not take the trouble replying, I am in the market for something else. I wish for a quality guy that understands what he desires.
betamanlet Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 CL is the absolutely bottom of the barrel of the dating world.
Author OpenGL Posted January 25, 2010 Author Posted January 25, 2010 CL is the absolutely bottom of the barrel of the dating world. It is, but so am I.
betamanlet Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 It is, but so am I. Well, it still won't get you any dates unless you want a police officer, a prostitute, or a gay guy.
cashew Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Not that I even care all that much but is there a point to the craigslist personal section anymore? For the past week or so I have been putting an ad up in the w4m section and I have not had a single person email the ad. Nothing but bots (of which I get about 20 replys from for each ad I post). Not even fat women are emailing my ads. I have used craigslist a few years ago and while 90% of the replies were spam back then, I would at least get a few real peoeple replying for every ad I post. Now it's 100% spam. Entertainment. Craigslist isn't safe!
LucreziaBorgia Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Why not just join a different site? Hell, even Adult Friend Finder or Yahoo personals would be better than Craigslist.
Disillusioned Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Not that I even care all that much but is there a point to the craigslist personal section anymore? For the past week or so I have been putting an ad up in the w4m section and I have not had a single person email the ad. Nothing but bots (of which I get about 20 replys from for each ad I post). Not even fat women are emailing my ads. I have used craigslist a few years ago and while 90% of the replies were spam back then, I would at least get a few real peoeple replying for every ad I post. Now it's 100% spam. That's what I wondered about Craigslist. How come people on there don't get all stupid when they're trying to sell their toaster or their bicycle?
jw90063 Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 I find this so offensive. Often people who have gained weight, did so because they were looking after other people (with love) and didn't have time to look after themselves. Weight gain is not a sign of failure. It is a sign that someone is overwhelmed with the responsibilities they have. Which then becomes a health problem. But I can see how weight gain is an attraction issue. But seriously - some overweight people I know are fantastic and would make a great catch. I know many 'in shape' people who I wouldn't go near with a 10 foot pole. They tend to never find a mirror that they didn't like.... It amazes me how the OP is still on this site with all the major insulting he throws at people. I'm not fat, but his comments are highly offensive.
brock25 Posted January 25, 2010 Posted January 25, 2010 Between the craigslist killer and the guys offering you pictures of their dicks, women who are actually looking for a date or a relationship (or to remain alive and porn-free) have no interest in craigslist. I did sell a bunch of furniture on craigslist last year - works really well for that! I'm not saying CL is a great place for dating. But a potential murderer could be on any dating site.
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