Craigs List

There's a spot on TV about Craig's List - they showed Craig - the guy who started it - Craig Newmark (a nerd)  He started the list as a way to make friends - and it worked!  He's now on Times list of 100 most influential people.  Diversity of Options, finding everything - large advertising - community - business.  Although it's free - it has produced millions of dollars of commerce.   Of course I heard about it first from my daughter ;-)

    Homes filled with items from Craigs list - some paid for - some free. 

    Newmark has turned down huge sums of money to sell his list.  He clocks in 7 days a week - policing it for rip offs etc. (which have happened)  He's an innkeeper - it's his list & his place.   (What if you take the Craig out of Craig's list?)  E-bay & others are trying to be competitors.

    Some people have found dates for events on the list - and later their spouse.