Craigs List crap? [Archive]

Realist

Jul 15, 2009, 9:02 PM

There's a lot of bull on there, but there's some good folks looking for decent relationships, or hookups, too. You just have to sort through the crap to get to the good stuff. My GF and I have talked to a couple of other bis, who were really nice, but too far away. We still may meet sometime.

texasman6172003

Jul 15, 2009, 9:12 PM

Yes,I have had good too great meets on Craigslist. All i have met so far have been good folk's. Just be careful. I corespond with them for a bit,get too know them a little,or try too.And then i meet them 1st. Good luck...

rissababynta

Jul 15, 2009, 9:36 PM

Yup:bigrin:

12voltman59

Jul 15, 2009, 10:00 PM

I don't know much about Craig's list other the fact the site exists---I have never even looked at it---like I have yet to check out Twitter and while I did start a Face Book profile-I haven't been back to it since I did that well over a year ago--I don't recall what name I used, password, etc. but that ain't no sweat since I don't have any plans to go back there----I do like my MySpace site though!

onewhocares

Jul 15, 2009, 10:33 PM

Well I can say from personal experience that I have indeed met some really nice people on CL. I placed a personal add there last fall being VERY specific on what I wanted and more importantly what I was not looking for. I was utterly astounded by the response I received. Had NO clue that a tall chubby blonde would have garnered so many responses. I answered every single response which in and of itself was a feat but I felt the gentlemen deserved a reply. Little by little, after emails getting to know people, we would meet for a drink or coffee. I can say all were pretty nice guys. But I found a diamond in the rough with whom I have a great friendship. He is the first straight man other than my husband I have ever been with and he opened up a whole new world. My advice would be place a well written, clearly defined ad and weed through the response and I hope you will find someone as nice as the fellow I have had the pleasure to be part of my life.

Belle

_Joe_

Jul 15, 2009, 10:39 PM

"you get what you pay for"

However I got a great Elliptical machine off craigslist and at a great price.

Doggiestyle

Jul 15, 2009, 11:13 PM

I look at the craigslist all the time. I have never responded to any but the list in my hometown is real short, not much to look at. But if you want to look at a long list of some real "freaks" just look at the Atlanta Ga. list of M4M & W4W list, especially the M4M list. I can't believe some of them and the "request's" that they make! All I can say is that there are some really sick, perverted and nasty people in Atlanta. :yikes2: I have never run into any, like I see described on craigslist, but I do go to Atl. to play, frequently.

Just thought I would say that. Your friend, :doggie: ......:flag3:

altbinary

Jul 16, 2009, 3:33 AM

ANy on here found anyone on Craigs list that was for real?:(

Yeah. I just started with CL a couple of weeks ago. Had some nice oral with a guy yesterday, some nice sex with a woman today, with more tomorrow.

jec1244

Jul 16, 2009, 6:12 AM

Ya ive tried to respond to someone on craigs and they were all fake. I did this from like two months with no success. I finally posted an ad and waited for responses and hooked up with a hot bi guy (im also a bi male) who was into the same things i was (kissing and JO only) and he only lives like 3 minutes away from me. He was really random and hot. I posted the ad and like literally 3 hrs later i was in a car with a hot guy making out and JO each other. I never expected it.

Balto2xist

Jul 16, 2009, 6:44 AM

I've found a few players on there and some folks who plan to meet, then never show. However, have met and played with quite a few really cool folks from there too.

REALBICPL

Jul 16, 2009, 10:19 PM

So far we have had many responses, most are bots, freaks , or guys trying to cheat on their wives ( when we ask to talk with their better half it all goes silent..LOL) 2 or three decent leads so far....

Feast

Jul 17, 2009, 2:25 AM

If it wasn't for CL I'd still be waiting for my first bi experience...

triplex19672001

Jul 17, 2009, 8:34 PM

All I ever found on there was pic collectors

inqctv1

Jul 18, 2009, 1:27 AM

We've placed an ad and answered some but most of the people in CL are fakes, bots, pic collectors. Im thinking about joining adultfriendfinder but im not sure also if it is worth it. Any reviews on adultfriendfinder? But for now we are going to keep trying CL and hopefully we will find somebody to fulfill our threesome fantasy.

boca.openminded

Jul 18, 2009, 10:50 AM

I dont think CL is crap but its scary shit. Take a few minutes to scroll around the MM section and you will notice alot of the same postings every day:

" I want to swallow your load now"
" I need cum"

Are some of them bots? Maybe but I do think that most of them are real BUT walking diseases. Just think how much cum he drank before you and after.

BE CAREFUL and wear a CONDOM

herkemer230

Jul 18, 2009, 10:18 PM

I have it at about 7 to 1 that are real. THIS site doesn't fair much better. However this site is much much more than a hook-up site.
If you are for real you know what I mean

bimwmdecatur

Jul 18, 2009, 11:14 PM

Have not had much success on Craig. Most will email for a short time and then dissapear. Others are bots just trying to get something. The W4M section is a huge joke, almost everyone is a bot or scam wanting something from you.

I think most are sincere when they either post or answer and then get cold feet later on.

However, I did meet one person that turned out to be real and clean.

Not a good success ratio.

knd10306

Jul 19, 2009, 11:47 AM

Not yet.. Just alot of B.S. and ppl trying to rip you off...have to be very carefull on there here in nyc

bimale42

Jul 19, 2009, 2:33 PM

Just be careful with Craigslist. Use common sense. I hear over the tv news in this economy, thief are targeting innocent people. One was a buyer who wanted to buy a used car and got stab instead.

Caaveman

Jul 19, 2009, 4:25 PM

Just thaught you'd like to know that craigs list has instilled another way to help to keep the spammers down. Now you have to put all the little fuzzy letters in the box to answer an add. But we have had a bit of good luck there. Although at first when we started to using it we didn't. But then I figured out how to word things a bit more and put in as much detail of what we were looking for as possable and it seemed to start working. Any way good luck to ya.

REALBICPL

Jul 19, 2009, 9:03 PM

fuborks

Sep 18, 2009, 11:30 AM

Yeah, we are being very careful and screening people. Ones who reply to our questions with only a 4 or 5 word sentence get put in the "CAUTION" box. If you cannot string a real sentence together and engage in any real sort of communication besides" I want to suck your cock", makes us wary , uncomfortable, and wanting to look elsewhere real fast.:cool:

And THERE's the problem w CL- filthy fornicators, diseased ego-whores and casual sex psychos.
Just the thing we want to avoid.Both CL and society is rife with them.
Good luck!

buck-rogers

Sep 18, 2009, 2:06 PM

I've just started using craigslist this year and it can be good for hooking up but it rarely is. I found (in my area at least) that almost all of the girls are bots trying to get you to sign up for a phoney dating site for your crdit card number. And with the dozens of people I started messaging back and forth with, I only ended up meeting one boy my age. We had fun, and it was totally worth the months of using the site, but it was a long wait for someone real and serious about meeting up.

Realist

Sep 18, 2009, 2:49 PM

Same here, Buck

In about 18 months, with CL I've responded to several ads, but only ended up meeting two datable guys. I'm very picky and screen them closely, though. Never meet privately the first time.

elian

Sep 18, 2009, 3:53 PM

"Craigs List crap?"

Yes, it is..at least for personals.

fredtyg

Sep 18, 2009, 5:43 PM

Just thaught you'd like to know that craigs list has instilled another way to help to keep the spammers down. Now you have to put all the little fuzzy letters in the box to answer an add.

They've made it even a little more complicated now.You actually have to open an account with Craigslist to post an ad. It's still pretty simple (and, no, I didn't post a personal. I posted an ad for a plant sale). They require you verify your account, too, by receiving an automated call from them.

I forget exactly how it worked but I believe you supply them with your phone number. You get an almost immediate phone call and, upon answering, are given a verification number. Then, you go back to the form you were working on and insert your verification numbers on the form. Then they e- mail you and you have to verify the e-mail address by clicking on a link and you're done.

I wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't get rid of at least a few of the flakes hanging out on Craigslist, but it won't get rid of all of them.

And, FWIW, I've done ok on CL, both with hook ups and even met one guy I really would of liked to see again. That one didn't work out.

BfloBiFun

Sep 18, 2009, 6:47 PM

I have also hooked up on CL cpl of times, But am careful, allot of spammers, info, pix collectors. I never give out detailed personal info until after talking on phone . . . . and getting their #. Its already been said here use common sense. . . and set up a separate email account for your "playtime" stuff !!! DO NOT RESPOND to automated replies . . . ask cpl of questions in first emails that only someone that lives in your area would know, if it takes a long time for them to reply thy may have researched it so keep that in mind. Don't forget about google "street view" . . . .

coybim

Sep 18, 2009, 7:28 PM

Craig's is like anything else on line. You have to be aware. I've traded cars, motorcycles, gave away some furniture and talked to a few people. Yes there are real people on there.:three:

elian

Sep 30, 2009, 6:04 PM

To give you an idea of how "great" craigslist is - check out this link..

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/

I like the one entitled "I need help moving my chickens"

-E

roy m cox

Sep 30, 2009, 7:54 PM

um yes and no i wont date any one on it but i have sold things on CL and made some good $$$ doing so :)

:bipride::bipride::bipride::bipride:

mastermasterd

Sep 30, 2009, 8:45 PM

me and my ex wife met a few people on craigs list, it was all good fun, but you never know, a lot of people get busted on craigs for all kinds of craziness...like prostitution and the such.....

Realist

Sep 30, 2009, 9:47 PM

As with anything like that, it's smart to correspond for a while. Then, if you feel comfortable after that, meet them in a public place. Never get too impatient and meet before thinking it through, don't give out your phone number, or address, until you're confidant that the person is legitimate.

I, personally have met a lot of dufus folks on CL. I did end up meeting a nice person last year, but the relationship was never culminated. I do know others who had success and some who wished they'd never put in, or answered an add, there. Even when you use your head, there's some gamble when meeting anyone, like that.

fredtyg

Sep 30, 2009, 11:14 PM

don't give out your phone number, or address, until you're confidant that the person is legitimate.

Actually, I'll disagree, in part: One of the things that's set me at ease with some folks is talking with them on the phone. Talk with them, for even a short while, and you can get a decent feel for them. It's worked for me every time.

That said, I did get a flake that kept calling me over and over again, once, demanding a meeting. That seemed to be a fluke, tho.

13lss

Dec 11, 2009, 9:23 AM

I talked to 1 guy once but his wife was out of town for the rest of the day and wanted me to come over imediatly ad start playing, that was a turnoff

BiJoe696

Dec 12, 2009, 5:07 AM

ANy on here found anyone on Craigs list that was for real?:(

I have "found" a buyer for 2 cars, a snowmobile ( in one day), several old video games, and a bunch of other stuff. Works fine for that. As far as meeting others, I have met 2 couples and several single males. Of the "women" I chatted with and was suppose to meet both were no shows. And yes, you get lots of spam replies, though not as much as a few months ago since they put in some filters.

Captainnasty1st

Dec 12, 2009, 12:02 PM

Like BiJoe, I have had great success on Cl..!!! I have a home based computer business and I depend heavily on CL, and I find most of the people I deal with to be open, up-front and honest..!!! The personals are also good, the women seeking , and men seeking women have some problems, but your odds are much better than on any other site, I have ever been on..??? It may vary from area to area, but I have had success finding what I was looking for in many places, including Costa Rica, and Mexico...!!!

xxxbody44

Mar 10, 2010, 6:15 PM

I live in California and I have never found a real person on CL yet.

LOTS of photo collectors.

mikey3000

Mar 10, 2010, 6:20 PM

Ditto. Haven't found anyone real on CL at all.

thatcher29

Mar 10, 2010, 9:03 PM

I found a couple guys who were willing to actually show up. But most CL men seem to be married, totally guilt-ridden, and apt to throw on their clothes and rush out the door immediately after the act. These days I'm more into continuing friendships.

bityme

Mar 10, 2010, 9:51 PM

Are you talking about Senator Craig's list?:bigrin:

nbboy1123

Mar 11, 2010, 8:26 AM

Yes, and no. Depends if everything clicks.

Angel1980

Mar 11, 2010, 10:25 AM

I have not yet found anyone on there that was forereal .. although I have found someppl that are on Singlesnet.com ist free for some of it but you can meet ppl there and you do get reples back .. I am on there and have got so many ppl return to my email .. :bigrin:

12voltman59

Mar 11, 2010, 1:22 PM

bitopman

Mar 11, 2010, 2:04 PM

I have a few times most of the time it's spammers

kyguy149

Mar 11, 2010, 3:40 PM

I have used Craigslist a few times and met some nice people but there are exceptions,so just take the time to get to know them first.

bensonhurstbiguy

Mar 17, 2010, 12:43 AM

I've gone against my better judgement (which I know is never a good thing) and both responded to ads of craigslist and posted my own from time to time. I've had zero luck actually meeting anybody. I can't say I'm getting all fakes and bots since it is fully possible anybody I've met just doesn't consider me their type or whatever, but what can you do. I do at least wish people would e-mail you back with a "no thanks" or something if they're not interested.

Also, while I'm mainly looking for just hook ups, I like speaking to somebody first, getting to know them a bit, meeting in person in a public place, and all that before the hook up. I'm betting explaining all that and not being willing to get into a random car at 2 a.m. and just go for the gold also has something to do with the lack of interest from people towards me.

Ah well.

boca.openminded

Mar 17, 2010, 7:58 PM

The more I hear about Craig's List, the less I think I would trust it for much of anything---in some part--the site has been linked to a spectrum of criminal activity ranging from things like household repair scams, to people using it to set up robbing and killing people in false transactions like selling used cars---to one of the worst---the "selling" of kidnapped, underaged girls as sex slaves.

I would say that when it comes to Craig's List--it is certainly a case of "buyer (user) beware!"

I have no intention of using Craig's List for anything!!!

VERY TRUE but dont let the rotten apple ruin the bunch... I sold a few things & gave away a few others for free (was just taking up space) so it does work..

My most recent thing I sold (20 yr old stereo for $20) I received about 10 emails but chose to meet / sell it to the 1st person who answered my ad. We met at a Starbucks so it was a very public place and transaction went smoothly. Buyer was a really nice person did not have alot of money so he took a shot.

Long story short: he was a very happy customer...

yes be careful but it does work. you just have to use your common sense!

Lonewolf76

Mar 18, 2010, 9:15 PM

I've had success once. I put in a personal ad and met a really nice guy in a public place. We met three times for coffee and then met at a hotel for fun. He's become a very good friend. Just be sensible and be safe. Meet in public until you get to know the person and feel comfortable with them. You have to wade through a lot of looky lous just wanting to get off on the thrill of responding and never intending to actually meet. But occaisionally you may get lucky - I did. Wolfie

kyguy149

Apr 13, 2010, 8:00 AM

when i first started using c/l i had a couple good experiences but that was almost 2 yrs ago.mow you have to be careful to many scammers on there

backwoods

Apr 13, 2010, 10:21 AM

Yes, actually I have..... a couple of times. A woman once responded to my ad and we carried on some secret, sexy fun for just over a year! Last time was me responding to an ad from a bi male. Turned out to be quite hot! At this point I've also responded to another ad by a man interested in getting a few men together who enjoy having sex with other men. It sounds like it might go in a positive direction but of course it's still early.

I have to say though that I've been perusing the CL site for at least 4 years now, and as picky (and careful) as I am I'd say that was a decent success rate. Of course, I'd like it to be better but....well, maybe in time.

Good luck!

Lady_Passion

Apr 13, 2010, 1:48 PM

After reading through these posts, I feel a little bad. I was one of those women who posted pics on CL and strung men out. Of course I posted in W4W and these men ignored the ad placement, so at the time I felt they deserved it. Now I get why they ignored the W4W placement :.) However, I did meet my BF on craigslist.... YOWWWZA!!! :tongue:

Each of my W4W ads had literally over a hundred responses, so I originally I believed complainers were instant gratification seekers or had unreasonable expectations. Now that we've tried to find a bi-femme on CL to have fun with, I'm seeing firsthand how difficult it is to find a real person there. Which is why I am here :)

I did meet two women from CL. No need to elaborate, but they both lied grotesquely. One had tickets to the Sound Bar in downtown Chicago though. Went and had a great time anyway since I split and did my own thing.

12voltman59

Apr 17, 2010, 8:33 PM

I said on at least one post on here that I would not use Craig's List--well I have to report that I did use it this week---with incredible results---I posted a car I had for sale on the site on Thursday----within an hour or so of posting---I had something like a half dozen responses---and yesterday-----I sold the car for an amount that was in my target range to the second person who came to look at it---the first people came back and wanted it but by then I had already reached a deal with the second family----both families were looking for a good quality used car for their college age kids----

So---I have to admit when I am wrong about something----Craig's List might have its problems in some areas--but it sure did work great for me!!!!

rissababynta

Apr 18, 2010, 10:06 AM

Craigslist saved my life :bigrin:

12voltman59

Apr 18, 2010, 10:32 AM

When it does come to meeting people via Craig's List----it is best to take your time---and do as many things to check them out as possible--certainly call and actually talk to them---see if you can get a feel for them----I think that by emailing them a bit and then talking over the phone-----you can get "a feel" for them and sense whether they are ok or they are a potential nut job.

Samantha Sabrina

Apr 18, 2010, 10:34 AM

I have used CL first trying to find a guy, (managed to get one date with one guy for one afternoon), tons and tons and tons of picture collectors and bullshitters, lol.

Then I wanted to buy a good used car, so started looking, took 2 days to find a nice 95 Taurus, (they thought the transmission was slipping, nation transmission shop told them $1700.00 to fix it.) I bought it for $600.00, got it home, checked out eveything under the hood, replaced 4 vacum lines and car runs and drives great, Smiles.

Then put 2 older Escorts we had sitting around for a number of years, took a week to sell both and ended up making $525.00 from both, so am out a total of $75.00 for the Taurus, smiles.

Now if I could figure out how to make the personals work out so well, lol.

Huggggggggggs

Samantha