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The popular online classified ads site Craigslist has stopped publishing personal ads after the Senate approved a controversial sex trafficking bill that makes website operators more accountable for their users' activities.
Craigslist's personal ads have for decades been a popular way for people to make romantic connections, but with the Senate's approval Wednesday of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), Craigslist said it couldn't afford risking its operations by running personal ads.
The legislation -- approved by both branches of Congress -- amends Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act from 1996, which many online platforms saw as a vital protection from liability for content posted by their users. The legislation makes it a crime to operate an internet platform with the intent of promoting prostitution.
Supporters say the legislation will help curb the growing epidemic of online sex trafficking that often involves children, while opponents argue it could expose tech companies to costly lawsuits and infringe on free speech.
Wouldn't be a problem if they would just legalize prostitution and license prostitutes. The government could realize revenue from taxes on the income, then. It will never happen as long as politicians are spineless.
Wouldn't be a problem if they would just legalize prostitution and license prostitutes. The government could realize revenue from taxes on the income, then. It will never happen as long as politicians are spineless.
Decriminalize prostitution, yes, but make uncle sugar the pimp? No thanks.
From what I understand, those that offer and are searching for these services on Craigslist, to avoid police posing as people, they post in other, non-related boards, and its not exactly clear what they are selling when you see the way the ads are worded.
I had a friend that met a gal on that site, he was married and very out of shape, he wanted a mistress and was willing to pay for it, someone he knew told him about this girl that advertised on craigslist, but the ad was in some other board, (something totally unrelated, like furniture, cars), but the way her ad was worded, it was very clever, she could attract the 'right' people and avoid police or anyone that may report her.
This is how all sorts of illegal business goes down on Craigslist. Back when I was hooked on dope and using every day, I know for a fact a handful of dealers used Craigslist, but they knew how to disguise their ads, so only those who are truly looking, know what they are really selling.
I bet bunchies of men seeking men are really going to be pent up real soon!
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