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310: hotnight - system maintenance tonight
Updated Tue, Sep 28 - 14:02 PDT

There will be a brief posting outage starting at 10 PM PDT tonight. Our elves work quickly however, so you should be able to post again shortly.

10- Quickly go and check on the kids
9- Hit reload for the 243 time
8- Bathroom break
7- Flag that pesky guy in auto parts that keep posting his toaster with the Ford sticker on it
6- Check forums again while opening a bag of Cheesy Poofs and a diet DR. Pepper
5- Feed your 35 cats before your Mom notices they ate the pot roast she left out.
4- Check forums again wonder what you did before becoming addicted to craigslist forums
3- Post an ad for that motorcycle you haven't ridden since you were in high school and weighed 85lbs lighter
2- Check your email, notice you only have spam
NUMBER ONE THING TO DO......
1- google yourself

Trolls, they are a part of history Scandinavians do not want to mention.

  Trolls, they originated in Scandinavia. Many of them are believed to have immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s. Since then they have grown in numbers and have found a home in internet forums, message boards, and news groups. They are easy to spot due to their foolish behavior. They often make up wild stories like " Many of the alleged "helpers" in this forum are abusive, dysfunctional imbeciles. "sfdon" is an openly admitted homosexual escort agency owner in San Francisco. Please totally ignore everything this depraved, physically & emotionally sick individual says."  But they are easily removed with flags, or emails to "abuse", never a need to respond to them as that is their goal to get attention.
  Here is a few URLs to todays troll shenanigans. Enjoy!

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ATTN:HoundLover19... < splain_this > 09/25 11:19:21

Please understand that these idiots are in here 24/7 insulting CL users because they have no outside lives. There are NO staff members present here. We are all just your fellow CL users. Many of the alleged "helpers" in this forum are abusive, dysfunctional imbeciles. "sfdon" is an openly admitted homosexual escort agency owner in San Francisco. Please totally ignore everything this depraved, physically & emotionally sick individual says.
Craigslist apologizes to you for the way you were just treated in here.
Sorry! :-)

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=170108724

http://eugene.craigslist.org/forums/?act=su&handle=splain_this&mode=night

How do you know you have been a "peanut" for too long?

  When you are scanning what's on the Discovery Channel and you see the title "Untamed & Uncut" and the first thing that comes to mind is a M4M ad title.

  Time for another whiskey on ice.....


  TheFixxer 

These "phishermen" are busy. Good to see not everyone falls for it.

portland craigslist > multnomah co > personals > rants & raves

please flag with care:

miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist

Please report suspected exploitation of minors to the appropriate authorities

wow those craigslist scams really do happen!

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I got an e-mail that said my craigslist account had been suspended, never said what for, asked me to call by phone and "authenticate my account." Then it says try asking why in our "flag help forum," and asks me to click on their link. SCAM!! I'm dumb, but I'm not that dumb. My posting this is proof that my account is not suspended. Watch yourselves!

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Why? Sometimes if you have to ask why, it just means you will never understand.

                                                    

rno WHY WHY WHY? < BlackCloudSays > 09/21/10 14:52  -16
      : . . HH § < _run_far_away > 09/21/10 14:53  
      : . . off-topic = flag... your choice to post, though § < - > 09/21/10 14:54  
      : . . 26 days and you're cracking already? § < - > 09/21/10 14:58  +3
      : . . Loser. § < -- > 09/21/10 15:01  

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WHY WHY WHY? < BlackCloudSays > 09/21 14:52:41

Is that all you people can say? Read the Terms Of Use and get on with your lives. WHAT A BUNCH OF WHINERS!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=169758372

                                                                    

If wishes were unicorns,,,,,,,,,,

If only people coming into flag help forum wouldn't miss the instructions. Sometimes it is funny when they don't though, as in this thread.

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I wish < cherryhalls > 09/18 21:07:44

I wish that you people who do nothing on a saturday night but flag others ads would get a life. 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=169525561

Craigslist TV? What do you think of it?......

Craigslist TV is the brainchild of Jim Buckmaster CEO of craigslist.org. What do we think of this? I'm not sure of this myself. I would love to see your comments on "craigslist tv".

Without *adult services* where do these people post? sacramento craigslist > community > politics?

sacramento craigslist > community > politics

please flag with care:

miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist

the politics of craigslist......... (ad discrimination rampant)

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Date: 2010-09-13, 11:36AM PDT
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IS THIS THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET YOUR ATTENTION???????? WHY ARENT YOU POSTING MY ADS?????

Please tell me how this violates any of your terms of service. It doesnt!! I just want everyone to know that I have been wrongfully denied access to the business community since Sept 2nd, and have suffered financial loss as a result. Craigslist staff, isn't it time you took note of this and rectified it?

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Inquiries w/inappropriate or explicit questions will not be answered

*82 916-xxx-xxxx PLEASE TEXT ME IF MY MAILBOX IS FULL, THANKS!
(phone number "x"ed out by TheFixxer)
My name is Cynthia Moore , and I approved this ad!

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No contact info?

if the poster didn't include a phone number, email, or
other contact info, craigslist can notify them via email. 

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"Slightly used" baby caskets? Halloween must be close.

  It's that time of year again. You may be thinking of the crisp fall air, leaves crunching under foot, or even a cup of hot chocolate, no, it's time for the Halloween crazy ads to come out and be flagged. Time for people to ask why was my ad for a kinda used baby casket flagged. Time for people to sell those "perfect for Halloween" items.
  Time for "black cat" adoption ads , and other "Halloween Hootenanny"! I will post as many Halloween black cat/kitten flagged ad threads from flag help forum as I can this year. Another quirky phenomenon that happens yearly on craigslist.
  And now with out further delay,  our feature presentation, "Slightly used baby caskets ad". Creepy? Or just miscategorized. You be the Judge.
             Enjoy!

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My ad was flagged and deleted, it's weird but... < NEXTT >09/16 06:47:20

Trying to figure out why It was flagged, besides being kinda weird.

attached was 4 picture sof the casket

If you can help clarify please let me know, Thanks

NEXTT

Date:2010-09-15 14:04:25
PostID:1955918519
Title:(general) Slightly Used Baby Caskets Coffins For Sale

FOR SALE 5 Slightly Used

Caskets for Sale
Pet or Baby

GREAT FOR HALLOWEEN

$150.00 Each or make an offer.





44" Long (3.5 feet)

14" Tall

23" wide (almost 2 feet)



Complete with White (ish) satin and lace trim and small pillow

this appears to be from the 70's or 60's not sure

if it has been used; ... probably not, .. but not well kept anyway.

can be cleaned up to look pretty (kinda) one more time.

It came from the Estate of a retired Dr. in the country.

he was a taller gentleman, but his wife was very short. (i think)

If your interested or have questions

just let me know.



P.S. It might need some FABREEZE, it's been closed up for awhile.

















I heard the Dr. was a Veterinarian which might explain all the caskets, (I HOPE)



I aslo have smaller one 2 foot

















Weights about 28 lbs and can be shipped

But it's kinda expensive.


(not on my part)

but UPS because of the size.

If you have any questions please let me know.



THANKS




Location: Ocean Springs, MS
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http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=169279307 <---Click here to read the complete thread.

Why is it always the tutors?

  Why is it on craigslist when a tutor wants to offer their services that instead of posting to "services > lessons", they post to  "jobs > education/teaching"? This is nothing uncommon in flag help forum, it comes up all the time. A quick search for tutors shows this phenomenon to occur regularly on craigslist.  These are the very people we trust with educating us, or our children. Tutors seem to have a tough time discerning offering a service, from offering a job position.  It makes one question our educational system, and our schools of "higher learning", what is going on?  Perhaps these tutors could use some tutoring in the use of craigslist, but alas, who will tutor the tutors?  Well till we get better answers here is yet another post by a tutor completely baffled as to why people looking for a job flagged this ad offering a service.  

Why was my ad flagged? < redcherry11 > 09/15 18:06:42

My post was this:

Title: Tutor Available!

Body: "Hello! I am a junior at the University of Colorado seeking a degree in both Mathematics (with an emphasis in secondary education) and Theatre. I am very dedicated to my studies and my passion for teaching math and science in a way that helps students learn better and so that they might actually ENJOY learning about the subjects that most students tend to dislike. I am looking to tutor students in the Boulder/Louisville area in the subjects of algebra 1, algebra 2, and calculus. In high school I was also in the AP language and literature classes so if the student needs writing/reading tutoring, I can do that as well. I have good study habits that I more than willing to pass onto students to help them learn how to be a better note taker/studier. Please let me know if you are looking for a part-time tutor and think that I could be a good fit for your child/ren.

Thanks!"

Category: Education/Teaching Jobs

City: Boulder 

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=169247714 <---Click here to view entire thread.

                                                              

Todays hot topic in feedback forum, "Abusive Flaggers Need To Be Stopped Some How ".

STOP ALL YOU ABUSIVE FLAGGERS!

  The battle rages on. Many ad posters believe the flagging is completely out of hand, they are tired of their "100%" legitimate ads being flagged. I have found very few ads removed for no reason at all. Most ads I have had a chance to see, that have been flagged, have had some type of violation. TOU violation, or a "community violation" ie: cheater ads, low pay for a job, no pay for a gig, etc. More than not these people just need a little help, and some friendly advice and away they go. Some just wont accept the fact their ad has been flagged, they claim everything from "fifth amendment rights", to creating elaborate stories as to why "their puppies need to be posted to farm and garden because only a person with a farm or garden could handle these pups. In the end the ad remains flagged, the ad poster feel cheated, and helpers feel frustrated that sometimes no amount of help can fix a scorned ad poster with a flagged ad. As you can see from the red and green rating points that my comment was not taken well. Oh well such is life.

Here is a copy of the thread,could be more replies buy now. Go to the feedback forum to check.

hnl Abusive Flaggers Need To Be Stopped Some How < ballz739 > 09/14/10 23:03  -35+108
      : . . HH. Asked and answered. § < TheFixxer > 09/14/10 23:04  -59+16
      : . . Abusive Flaggers Need To Be Stopped Some How < BUD6773 > 09/15/10 00:55  -25+89
      : . . : . . re-homing fee! < Randaandryan > 09/15/10 08:04  -23+9
      : . . : . . : . . ..and will be flagged as a hidden sale < Knightfox > 09/15/10 08:16  -24+20
      : . . : . . : . . : . . learn how to read < BUD6773 > 09/15/10 12:06  -5+14
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . We know how to read... < Igster > 09/15/10 15:52  -5
      : . . : . . : . . : . . learn how to read < BUD6773 > 09/15/10 12:11  
      : . . I'd Start < skyy38 > 09/15/10 16:59  




SOME EVEN LOSE THEIR COOL OVER THE ISSUE AND POST RANTS IN ALL CAPS. FROM FLAG HELP FORUM:

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F@#K THOSE WHO FLAG OTHERS!JEALOUS ASS MOFO'S!!!< Jelousbitches > 09/15 18:04:48

PEOPLE WHO FLAG PEOPLES POSTS CUZ THEY ARE RETARDED IN THE HEAD OR JEALOUS NEED MEDICATIONS AND NEED TO GO TO SPECIAL DOCTOR!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/forums/?ID=169247509

I was emailed a link to this ad.

Very funny, even if it isn't "real", although it was really posted.

Please report suspected exploitation of minors to the appropriate authorities

re real woman--- here i am honey!!!! (come and get it)

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I have all my teeth -- .Im super fun to be with.I put out on the first date!!!

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Sometimes it just starts bad, and ends up worse.

Here is a great example of threads that just go downhill in a hurry. Note that I do not condone the OP (original poster.thread starter) or the peanuts that replied. I believe the best thing to do in a thread like this is to just flag and request a handle ban.

Even more from this poster can be found in the isle of misfit threads.

Here is where it started in the flag help forum::


stl Why arent you assholes flagged off. < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 09:59  -12
      : . . Ooo... I feel under your power... sexually... < SJMcNeilly > 09/14/10 10:00  
      : . . lovely HH § < - > 09/14/10 10:00  
      : . . : . . What a maroon! § < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:02  
      : . . : . . : . . a whhhhat? § < ilovemyrickydog > 09/14/10 10:03  
      : . . : . . : . . mehh..bugs bunny quotes.. Fuck you asshat § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:04  
      : . . : . . : . . What a tararragoondea! § < SJMcNeilly > 09/14/10 10:04  
      : . . You are about to be flagged out of this forum < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:02  
      : . . : . . Go fuck yourself! Fag! § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:03  
      : . . : . . : . . oh. a stalker troll.... how original.. *yawn* § < ilovemyrickydog > 09/14/10 10:06  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . Yes..your so unmoved you had to respond...fag § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:06  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . rEMEMBER - Shiney side out § < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:13  
      : . . interesting hh < - > 09/14/10 10:03  
      : . . : . . What part of that hh was "borderline" to you? § < - > 09/14/10 10:04  
      : . . Are you trying to hypnotize me, silly goose? § < - > 09/14/10 10:04  
      : . . You are but a breath of decay,in a whirlwind of § < Reason_ > 09/14/10 10:07  





Here is even more:



stl NO ONE IS ACTUALLY YELLING WHEN IN CAPS!! < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:05  -10+1
      : . . And a ban in 5... 4... 3... 2... § < - > 09/14/10 10:06  
      : . . : . . Quietly, or they won't count. § < - > 09/14/10 10:07  
      : . . : . . where is the ban? § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:09  
      : . . How about this: < Peanut3478 > 09/14/10 10:10  +1  link
      : . . : . . People who REACT to caps are pretending way to < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:11  -5
      : . . : . . : . . your pretense is not very good § < - > 09/14/10 10:12  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . You dont like people who dont play your games... < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:13  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . users like you waste the forums time by < - > 09/14/10 10:16  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . Blah blah your a dirty cunt § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:17  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . forums were around before the WWW § < - > 09/14/10 10:19  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . reported to staff, ban requested § < -- > 09/14/10 10:19  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . waaaaaaaaaaaa rules § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:19  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . : . . If you flag your not supposed to type..waaaaaa § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:20  
      : . . : . . : . . Look, if you go to Japan, and the custom is < Peanut3478 > 09/14/10 10:15    link
      : . . HEY CAPS TARD < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:11  +2  link
      : . . : . . If ur momma was alive..she be sucking my dick § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:13  
      : . . : . . : . . Community Moderation works in forums, too. § < - > 09/14/10 10:17  
      : . . : . . No, you cannot report someone for flagging you " < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:17  
      : . . : . . : . . Well, since flagging is anonymous < Peanut3478 > 09/14/10 10:18  
      : . . : . . : . . I am mesmerized by your IGNORANCE § < Ignorance-is-Bliss > 09/14/10 10:18  
      : . . : . . : . . : . . Ignorance can't be helped, this moron is < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:20  
      : . . : . . : . . Yep, it's confirmed < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:19  +3  link
      : . . Or how about this: < Peanut3478 > 09/14/10 10:12  
      : . . : . . OP is C. both § < AlwysDaCompetition > 09/14/10 10:14  
      : . . : . . : . . You practiced erotic strangulation with your bro § < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:14  
      : . . : . . Writing in caps is ignorant or yelling..whooooo < crazyfriend > 09/14/10 10:14  
      : . . : . . : . . Uh, more like its hard to read so its gets § < flagged- > 09/14/10 10:15  
      : . . : . . : . . I'm sorry you are so angry, I hope your day < Infocorrect > 09/14/10 10:15  
      : . . Peanuts, this one is obviously off their rocker. < - > 09/14/10 10:15  +1