People taking responsibility for themselves...that's a big concept, haha!

Well, I would imagine the law is written too broadly, otherwise Craigslist wouldn’t feel legally exposed.

Bit odd to be honest i feel.. Craiglist is just acting on a legal premise and pretty sure it wouldn't have shut .. Suppose they are one ofmany and so high profile if there was an example to be made it might be them.. Plus who knows what else is on their servers lmfao!!

Prostitution has long been commonly referred to as the oldest profession in the world. No culture, religion, or government entity has been able to eradicate it. Legalizing the sex-trade would put in regulations and safeguards to reduce abuse and the spread of disease. Legalizing would free up resources and allow law enforcement to concentrate on child sex-exploitation.

I’m afraid there will always be a criminal element in the sex-trade industry. Legalizing it may at least keep it at a more controllable level.

As far as I know this site isn't trafficing sex. I'm also sure that they have a contigency plan if they even think it's being used as such.

I don't need my government to insert themselves into every corner of my life. Pretty soon I'm not going to be able to get a cheeseburger because of the possibility of having another heart attack.

This site has nothing to do with sex trade industry. I do think prostitution should be legal. Don't think will affect traffic on traditional dating sites. We're much more than that.

Craigslist isn't run by the government. This is a CYOA move on their end.

It's a classic case of over reacting. Too many times the standard reaction to any problem is: Cut down on people's freedom. My guess is the ads will return shortly.