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This listing has nothing for sale. It does, however, have some advice all for free.

Now, I subscribe to several Craigslist sections via RSS so I can get a pretty good jump on items but, only if the seller/person giving away the item can cooperate. I guess I'll start off by stating the obvious:

1. This is a online website. Being an online website, it requires a form of computer to view/visit/post on.
2. This particular website requires an e-mail to post with so people can contact you and you can edit your listing.

Ok, just so we're clear, you need both a computer and working e-mail address to view and post on this site.

So, my question is, why is it that a very low percentage (I'd guess 30-40% at best) actually reply to an e-mail sent through the posting? I see 2 reasons:

1. My e-mail went into your spam folder. Not a valid excuse as you should be checking your spam folder since automatic filters aren't ever 100% accurate.
2. You ignored it. This is flat out uncalled for and lazy. Some of you even have the balls to remove your listing (requiring you to be on the computer, log into Craigslist and remove it) and still ignore the e-mail!

Ok, just so we're clear, you have no valid excuses.

Another thing, the greater percentage of you use Craigslist but demand deals be made over the phone. Sure, you're busy but you had enough time to get on the computer and post the ad. If you included enough information in the ad you wouldn't get stupid questions, just a "can I meet you tomorrow" e-mail. Demanding that deals be made over the phone can get expensive. Not everyone has a cheap landline option and some cell phone plans can get expensive and you just sit and eat the other person's minutes without caring. You're posting to an online website that requires a computer. I wouldn't post an ad in the nickelads and demand that someone contact me via e-mail. It's simple, cater to the medium and audience you're targeting.

Be polite! It's simple. Remove the ad when the item is gone and reply to everyone that contacts you, even if you don't have the item anymore.

If anyone cares to discuss this, feel free to e-mail me in a civilized manner.

Killa, if you do not come to defend your argument, yours will eventually collapse and loose viability to stand still, despite the level of nonsense that lies within.

Can we all just the fuck up