Summer love is one of the most sought-after experiences for young people. The idea of spending lazy days half-naked in the sun with a companion is irresistible. Most likely you are reading this because you go to summer school and you are finding out that it’s way harder to meet anyone in this town when everyone goes home — same deal for me.
One boring summer night I was searching the Craigslist classified ads for anything and everything. I already have a bike, car, furniture and a job, so I sheepishly clicked onto the “personals” section of the website. It’s no place to find a date or a friend and the amount of nudity and pervertedness present is extremely disturbing. Yes, the “personals” section of Craigslist often goes unnoticed, and after my experience, I think it should remain that way.
The personals are meant for viewers ages 18 and older, but security is lacking. Craigslist does give parents the ability to block children from accessing the ads. But if this is not done, all one has to do is click a second link, placed under a list of five warnings and disclaimers, to view.
I was first introduced to the “personals” when my older sister told me about the “missed connections” section. This often overlooked section allows people to put up ads and anecdotes about someone they’ve already met but whose contact information they never received. The posts are created with the hope that the person they are trying to reach will read them. Most are titled something like “Hot blonde at Starbucks” and include a short description about the time of meeting.
Reading the posts has definitely been a small source of entertainment during boring summer nights, and the “missed connections” have also led me to the more active romance sections within the personals. The “18 and older” can post dating ads under the following categories: men seeking women, women seeking men, men seeking men and women seeking women.
I gave it a shot and posted my own Craigslist dating ad. I figured the entertainment outweighed the desperateness and maybe I’d come out with a cutie.
“Tall, active and ethnic-19,” it read. I was excited to see who would reply but also nervous because I know any creep can hide behind an e-mail address and cut me into little pieces if I’m not careful. Within a day I had received about eight responses, seven of which were from people older than 30.
I humored myself and replied to a few just to scold them for trying to interact with a 19-year-old — all e-mail communication was done with a fake address, which I highly suggest. Quickly I was over having my ad up for anyone to see and decided to look under men seeking women so I could be more in control and decide who I’d want to talk to.
One ad caught my eye: “Fill out my dating application!-20.” So I did. Mark*, the poster, and I got to know each other through e-mails, AIM and picture exchanges. It may sound extremely sketchy and dangerous, but I went for it — luckily he was real and had not lied to me about his age or enrollment at Cal Poly.
Mark and I met at a convenience store. I then hopped into his convertible sports car and he drove us to Montana de Oro. It was a great choice for a first date but the chemistry lacked. We haven’t talked since.
My curiosity still wouldn’t quit. I replied to a few more ads by Cal Poly students around my age but never met up with any. All the conversations were too bland and awkward to risk actually meeting in person.
Overall I say that Craigslist personal ads are a fail. There runs too much of a risk to actually meet up with someone and most of the people hunting aren’t college students.
It’s better to go to places you enjoy, like the beach, downtown or someplace on campus to find a summer lover. That way, you already know what the person looks like, you can get an idea of potential shared chemistry and, if it doesn’t work at that moment, then I guess try the missed connections.
However, if you are a man seeking men, you might want to take a look because this sub-section is extremely popular and out-posts the others hands down. But, you might see more nudity than Chatroulette.
*Name has been changed.
If you are as entertaining as this article, I wouldn’t blame craigslist! Boooorinnnng.
Hey anonymityisgreatainit,
thanks for the honesty and sorry to bore you. for some excitement check out the casual encounters sub-section.
Seriously, what were you thinking before publishing it? I would have been more interested in reading a recipe for making butter than this jargon
Eldad Lieberman scammed us before we looked for and found out (on line) that he was already in the business of stealing from people.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS A CON ARTIST.
The name on his ID says ELDAD LIEBERMAN, but he might be using other names or aliases. He poses as a wealthy businessman but he is a PROFESSIONAL THIEF AND CON MAN.
Eldad Lieberman Con Artist Thief criminal
Eldad Lieberman resides in Los Angeles CA as of August 2010. He claims to be in the ATM business for over 15 years. Yet he paid us with fake checks and checks from closed business bank accounts.
Do not believe any of his lies if he promises to make good on the checks. He will NOT. He will just disappear. Just run and call the POLICE. DO NOT take any check from him even if they look legitimate or even if they are cashiers checks. He is a real pro. He wears designer clothes which are probably stolen but he is a convicted felon. He even tells stories about his wife and rabbi.
Eldad Lieberman finds his victims on facebook, craigslist, dating sites or just through fast friendships. He would claim to hire you then pays for services with FAKE CHECKS. DO NOT introduce him to your friends because he will CON them too. ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS A CROOK. DON’T TRUST HIM.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS UP FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON OCTOBER 25TH 2010 in CLARK COUNTY JUSTICE COURT, Las Vegas, Nevada. He has 3 counts of FELONies for WRITING BAD AND FAKE CHECKS TOTALING: $86,422.90
He was wearing a TRACKING DEVICE on HIS ANKLE and he is ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN LOS ANGELES HAVE AN APB ON HIM. so CALL THE POLICE if you see him.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN’S PHOTO CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.ripoffreport.com/bad-check-writers/eldad-lieberman-owne/eldad-lieberman-owner-of-elyi-de56f.htm
ELDAD LIEBERMAN tells stories of grandeur, shopping at exclusive stores, hiring high profile attorneys, of gambling in Las Vegas with the Elite, rubbing elbows with celebrities, so just run the other way and CALL THE POLICE if he comes your way. HE IS A CON MAN AND A THIEF POSING AS A business man.
Do not trust him or anyone else he brings to you. He is presently associated with Doug Young from ATM Global.net 419 Main St., Suite 309 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 and Barry Van Scooten from Automated Teller Machine Services, Inc.
177 Green Acre Road, Lititz, Pa 17543 running a scam trying to sell FAKE ATM machines to victims and preying on the dreams and hopes of innocent people.
This economy is bad, but don’t fall for the pipe dream ELDAD LIEBERMAN tries to sell you on. DO NOT TRUST HIM.
Eldad Lieberman is a native of ISRAEL and a disgrace to his country where he also has a criminal background. Don’t believe his lies no matter how honest he seems.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS PROFESSIONAL CROOK, A THIEF, A SCAM ARTIST, A CON MAN who takes advantage of naive and innocent people.
Beware of Eldad Lieberman the professional scam artist
Any other victims should contact the DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE VICTIM’S UNIT AT: (702) 671 2500
ELDAD LIEBERMAN’S ARRAIGNMENT IS ON OCTOBER 25TH 2010 IN CLARK COUNTY COURT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. AND HE HAS TO BE THERE OR HE WILL BE CONSIDERED A FUGITIVE AT LARGE. HE HAS 3 COUNTS OF FELONIES FOR WRITING BAD AND FAKE CHECKS TOTALING: $86,422.90
THE PROSECUTOR IS DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY KRISTA BARRIE AT (702) 671 2592 BUT YOU MUST FILE YOUR COMPLAINT WITH THE VICTIMS UNIT.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN also has pending cases in Israel, Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN CONVICTED FELON, THIEF, CON ARTIST, WRITES FAKE CHECKS
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Please call me on your conveience to discuss about ELDAD LIBERMAN.
818-448-8434 Thanks Barry
Eldad Lieberman scammed us before we looked for and found out (on line) that he was already in the business of stealing from people.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS A CON ARTIST.
The name on his ID says ELDAD LIEBERMAN, but he might be using other names or aliases. He poses as a wealthy businessman but he is a PROFESSIONAL THIEF AND CON MAN.
Eldad Lieberman Con Artist Thief criminal
Eldad Lieberman resides in Los Angeles CA as of August 2010. He claims to be in the ATM business for over 15 years. Yet he paid us with fake checks and checks from closed business bank accounts.
Do not believe any of his lies if he promises to make good on the checks. He will NOT. He will just disappear. Just run and call the POLICE. DO NOT take any check from him even if they look legitimate or even if they are cashiers checks. He is a real pro. He wears designer clothes which are probably stolen but he is a convicted felon. He even tells stories about his wife and rabbi.
Eldad Lieberman finds his victims on facebook, craigslist, dating sites or just through fast friendships. He would claim to hire you then pays for services with FAKE CHECKS. DO NOT introduce him to your friends because he will CON them too. ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS A CROOK. DON’T TRUST HIM.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS UP FOR ARRAIGNMENT ON OCTOBER 25TH 2010 in CLARK COUNTY JUSTICE COURT, Las Vegas, Nevada. He has 3 counts of FELONies for WRITING BAD AND FAKE CHECKS TOTALING: $86,422.90
He was wearing a TRACKING DEVICE on HIS ANKLE and he is ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN LOS ANGELES HAVE AN APB ON HIM. so CALL THE POLICE if you see him.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN’S PHOTO CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.ripoffreport.com/bad-check-writers/eldad-lieberman-owne/eldad-lieberman-owner-of-elyi-de56f.htm
ELDAD LIEBERMAN tells stories of grandeur, shopping at exclusive stores, hiring high profile attorneys, of gambling in Las Vegas with the Elite, rubbing elbows with celebrities, so just run the other way and CALL THE POLICE if he comes your way. HE IS A CON MAN AND A THIEF POSING AS A business man.
Do not trust him or anyone else he brings to you. He is presently associated with Doug Young from ATM Global.net 419 Main St., Suite 309 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 and Barry Van Scooten from Automated Teller Machine Services, Inc.
177 Green Acre Road, Lititz, Pa 17543 running a scam trying to sell FAKE ATM machines to victims and preying on the dreams and hopes of innocent people.
This economy is bad, but don’t fall for the pipe dream ELDAD LIEBERMAN tries to sell you on. DO NOT TRUST HIM.
Eldad Lieberman is a native of ISRAEL and a disgrace to his country where he also has a criminal background. Don’t believe his lies no matter how honest he seems.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN IS PROFESSIONAL CROOK, A THIEF, A SCAM ARTIST, A CON MAN who takes advantage of naive and innocent people.
Beware of Eldad Lieberman the professional scam artist
Any other victims should contact the DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE VICTIM’S UNIT AT: (702) 671 2500
ELDAD LIEBERMAN’S ARRAIGNMENT IS ON OCTOBER 25TH 2010 IN CLARK COUNTY COURT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. AND HE HAS TO BE THERE OR HE WILL BE CONSIDERED A FUGITIVE AT LARGE. HE HAS 3 COUNTS OF FELONIES FOR WRITING BAD AND FAKE CHECKS TOTALING: $86,422.90
THE PROSECUTOR IS DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY KRISTA BARRIE AT (702) 671 2592 BUT YOU MUST FILE YOUR COMPLAINT WITH THE VICTIMS UNIT.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN also has pending cases in Israel, Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix.
ELDAD LIEBERMAN CONVICTED FELON, THIEF, CON ARTIST, WRITES FAKE CHECKS
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author,
I was interested in your article but I wanted to point out a few problems that I found. You used a very over the top slippery slope when u said, “any creep can hide behind an e-mail address and cut me into little pieces”. There are many steps between e-mailing and being cut up into pieces that you did not address. I would also like to point out that you used hasty generalizations throughout but one that most stood out to me was when u said, “overall I say that Craigslist personal ads are a fail”. You seemed to base this on one meeting experience, and a few e-mailing experiences. I would suggest looking at some statistics on the entire site and possibly other dating sites before writing them off entirely.
1 word sums up this dumbo: ‘dyke’. O’ U R so ‘superior’ 2 avoid meeting people online. Remember, expanding your horizons beyond those in immediate ‘whoring range’ is ‘lame’ & ‘risky’. Yeah, because when U meet somebody in person, U R dressed in a cardboard box with a bag over your head so they cannot C U or judge U, like online. Oh wait! HAHAHA
Seriously, U have 2 go 2 college 2 get this stupid =)) What next, ‘global warming’ is a problem & we need 2 tax our breath? No wonder the USA is going down the drain. I bet this skank doesn’t even own a skirt.
Girls, if U want 2 know rule #1 in attracting a man, WEAR A TIGHT LITTLE SKIRT! Rule #2, don’t B a fat bag of lard. 3 is ‘pretend U actually like men’. Yes, I know it’s hard – what with all the endless dreams of divorcing a rich man. But he will never open himself 2 court rape (divorce) unless U can trick him into thinking U R worth his time 1’st HAHAHA =D
Needless 2 say, if U want 2 meet a real woman, stick with foreigners. Enjoy!
1 word sums up this dumbo: ‘dyke’. O’ U R so ‘superior’ 2 avoid meeting people online. Remember, expanding your horizons beyond those in immediate ‘whoring range’ is ‘lame’ & ‘risky’. Yeah, because when U meet somebody in person, U R dressed in a cardboard box with a bag over your head so they cannot C U or judge U, like online. Oh wait! HAHAHA
Seriously, U have 2 go 2 college 2 get this stupid =)) What next, ‘global warming’ is a problem & we need 2 tax our breath? No wonder the USA is going down the drain. I bet this skank doesn’t even own a skirt.
Girls, if U want 2 know rule #1 in attracting a man, WEAR A TIGHT LITTLE SKIRT! Rule #2, don’t B a fat bag of lard. 3 is ‘pretend U actually like men’. Yes, I know it’s hard – what with all the endless dreams of divorcing a rich man. But he will never open himself 2 court rape (divorce) unless U can trick him into thinking U R worth his time 1’st HAHAHA =D
Needless 2 say, if U want 2 meet a real woman, stick with foreigners. Enjoy!
1 word sums up this dumbo: \’dyke\’. O\’ U R so \’superior\’ 2 avoid meeting people online. Remember, expanding your horizons beyond those in immediate \’whoring range\’ is \’lame\’ & \’risky\’. Yeah, because when U meet somebody in person, U R dressed in a cardboard box with a bag over your head so they cannot C U or judge U, like online. Oh wait! HAHAHA
Seriously, U have 2 go 2 college 2 get this stupid =)) What next, \’global warming\’ is a problem & we need 2 tax our breath? No wonder the USA is going down the drain. I bet this skank doesn\’t even own a skirt.
Girls, if U want 2 know rule #1 in attracting a man, WEAR A TIGHT LITTLE SKIRT! Rule #2, don\’t B a fat bag of lard. 3 is \’pretend U actually like men\’. Yes, I know it\’s hard – what with all the endless dreams of divorcing a rich man. But he will never open himself 2 court rape (divorce) unless U can trick him into thinking U R worth his time 1\’st HAHAHA =D
Needless 2 say, if U want 2 meet a real woman, stick with foreigners. Enjoy!
Wow that’s weird – whenever I use the apostrophe character this web site creates 3 slashes next 2 it. Way 2 program, idiots. I C your computer science department is a fail as well HAHAHA =D
Wow that’s weird – whenever I use the apostrophe character this web site creates 3 slashes next 2 it. Way 2 program, idiots. I C your computer science department is a fail as well HAHAHA =D
OMFG when the thing says I typed the wrong chaptha (however U spell it), it automatically posts my thing ANYWAY (
Way 2 do your ‘spam security’, fools – WTF is the point of a chaptha if it posts whether or not U got it right?? OMFG wow what a deadbrain site designer =))
& I (oh wait, did it change my ‘and’ character to an “andamp” front page fumble? Did it mess up my quotation marks like it did my apostrophes too? WHOA NO! =)) Fukall it’s like a little game 2 C how badly this absurdly poorly designed site messes up the post HAHAHA
WoW – I never knew Cal Polly people were so damn stupid. When your feedback mechanism is this skrewed, U should @ least admit failure & paste in a 3’rd party forum type app or something. There R zillions of free ones online, U drooling goons. I wonder if its all those mercury vaccinations wrecking the kids brains these days. What is the explanation for the feedback mechanism 2 B so broken? Was it written by Mexicans? LoL
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