The Craigslist phenomenon is quite remarkable; what with simultaneously redefining the business of classified advertising and instilling fear in newspaper publishers everywhere, while attracting massive worldwide, pop culture interest.
Still, for all the ease Craigslist affords in finding a couch, roommate, job, and just about anything else, it’s the Casual Encounters section of the website that beguiles me the most: legit singles seeking a mate, horny locals desperately searching for no-strings-attached sex and, of course, Erotic Services, i.e. hookers.
There’s even a Strictly Platonic section, which Craigslist qualifies as being ‘transcending physical desire,’ which is total bullshit, if you ask me. Still, the robust community on Craigslist (more than 3 billion page views per month) underscores its cultural relevance and popularity.
I’ll admit that I peruse the Casual Encounters on a daily basis, mostly out of curiosity and, at times, because I want to contact those two Asian hookers and have them meet me at my place when I get home for a night of fuck-tastic excitement.
It wasn’t so long ago that classifieds for prostitutes or even innocuous ‘boy seeks nice girl for museum date’ would be found in the local newspaper. Certainly, alternative weeklies still proffer plenty of classifieds and newspapers still present a plethora of job openings and cars for sale, but Craigslist has changed the game, tossed the blueprint out the window, and forced print news organizations to rethink how they can compete with online classifieds.
But, let’s get back to the sex. On this particular day, I decided to spend a little extra time seeing what naughty hijinks I could find on the world’s greatest classifieds website. When you scroll down and read: “Pussy so tight! G.I. Joe Kung Fu Grip – W4M,” you’ll click the link. Whether or not this is legit (I’m still waiting for an email reply) is not the point.
There are rumors that many of the Women-4-Men listings are really gay men who are trying to gather cock shots from guys who think some girl is going to be drooling over them. Luckily, those who post their sexual needs desires can attach an image. In a sea of falsity, which really should be expected in a sexual free-for-all like this, there are legitimate postings from people who just want to meet for coffee, or cheap, meaningless sex. Whatever.
I did run across a post that read: “Demi in Search of her Ashton – 45.” Curious I checked her out. It was all well and good until I read the line: “I am not interested in a quick fuck one night stand – so if that is your gig please don’t bother to respond.” I didn’t respond.
It’s no surprise that the Erotic Services section is littered with agency models, but there are quite a few independent operators, so a $200 rendezvous without the threat of a large man named Big Eddie dropping by is possible. Always ask if they drive themselves, people—always.
There’s an entertaining section for Success Stories on the site, and a few even get posted on Craigslist founder Craig Newmark’s Blog, but I’m not sure how many people want to get into a retelling of how awesome it was to have enough cash on hand last Friday to get blown by two hookers dressed like nuns.
Still, a success is a success no matter how you slice it.
The privacy of the Internet has always been one of its finest attributes, especially where looking at pornography, buying naughty sex toys, and looking for companionship is concerned.
Craigslist continues this trend by allowing likeminded adults to convene, post ads, and respond to naughty declarations.
For me, the idea that I could log on and find a somewhat normal girl who just wants to come over and fuck me is indeed a glorious fantasy. The reality, unfortunately, is an endless sea of bogus posts and utter monotony in the guise of easy sex.
Still, there is always that obscure chance that your post about how you’re up late and in need of some company won't go undetected. And before you know it, you’re waking up with someone you didn’t know six hours earlier after a night of wild sex and probably won’t ever see again once she walks out the door.
Come to think of it, that wouldn’t be such a bad success story to post.
