Craigslist

I find Craigslist to be one of the most hilarious and innovative websites on the internet. It pretty much sucks you in and monopolizes your time if you're just surfing the web (yeah it's 11pm and I MEANT to go to bed an hour ago). So after looking at it for over an hour I just felt compelled to make some obvious (I guess not obvious for those who actually post this stuff) observations about what people are trying to "sell".

1. Personal ads. Oh boy. These are by far the most hilarious to look at. Just a small piece of advice. You're probably not going to find "the one" if you post multiple pictures of yourself flipping the camera off and saying "I'm in collage right now....looking to go out for the night when I'm done studing." Seriously? I think that I would suggest just taking the night off and learning the basics of spelling. Or going out with a 3rd grade teacher.

2. No. I do not want to buy your 20 year old sectional couch that has been puked on, peed on, and has an ominous looking stain on every couch cushion and is selling for a "mere $200"

3. Swearing actually doesn't get your point across better. However it does effectively make you look like a HUGE tool.

4. I'm pretty sure that selling something for more than people buy it when it's brand new isn't going to get you far. Just a thought.

5. I don't think people are desperate enough to ride in the back of your creepy van just so they can get a free ride and $10.00 discount on Silverwood tickets. Sorry.

6. WRITING EVERYTHING IN CAPS hurts the eyes and makes me feel like you're shouting. I don't need to be yelled today.

7. Uatnoupiagi = Using acronyms that no one understands probably isn't a good idea.

8. The title "food specialist" should not be used to describe a full time job as a drive-through clerk at the local Taco Bell.

9. It's probably a pretty good idea to write down your phone number or e-mail address if you post something that says "contact me if interested."

10. If you're posting a house ad that says "All I need is a fresh coat of paint" and yet your pictures show giant holes in the walls I don't think that's a very good sign.

Wow. I've wasted way too much time. I've actually turned into one of those people who ENJOY blogging. Yuck.

God bless,
Erika