What's Behind Craigslist's Self-Censorship?

Date: 
7 September 2010
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Craigslist left everyone guessing why the site decided to close its adult services section on Friday by replacing the steamy destination with a "censored" banner. The online classifieds Website took action without releasing a statement and has so far refused comment. Craigslist's adult services section housed sexually explicit ads for escorts, masseuses and similar content. The move comes after 17 state attorneys general pressured the site to stop displaying its adult services section.

Without a definitive answer, Craigslist's abrupt move has left others to fill in the blanks about the shutdown. Some say it's a protest meant to draw attention to the site's first amendment rights. Others wonder if it isn't a strategic ploy to appease advocacy groups and law enforcement. It is also possible Craigslist simply doesn't have the wherewithal to face off against a potential 17 state attorneys general in court.

Source: 
PC World

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