Not that it hasn't been mentioned before but...

[buggernot 588]

CL has officially gone crazy. Shows 100 posts per page and I just checked it at 11:50PM and there are only 3 showing from the day before at the bottom of the page...97 ads today in total. With all the scams, fly by night ventures and sketchy ads, legit ads need to be posted 2 or 3 times so as not to be buried in all the other refuse.

 

Ah well, what do you expect for free...and it's probably just going to get worse. Think it's getting to be time for the newest, latest web source to start popping up soon...

[mayacurves 100]

I agree with you. I have an ad up there, and I swear that it isn't easy to be seen. There are so many fake looking ads up there, that I've stopped looking. I know that I don't only speak for myself when I say, the hard working SP's also post on escorts-canada, here on cerb, maybe even or terb, sp-411...and so many more. I mean, I spend a lot of time in my day to post my ads, work on my website and answer my own phone. CL is absurd, and I don't think it's fair for those who actually take the time to write out full ads, and have websites, etc...

We need to find a way to seperate the real from the fake.

[Seymour 3970]

This tool is likely more helpful for those browsing ads on that site, Dreamer posted it a while back. This link won't work as one cannot link directly to that site from here - when you copy/paste the link, you'll need to edit the link to reflect the full name of c**t

 

http://bitchesofc**t.com/blog/ottawa-bitches/

 

I figured I'd post it again as it may be helpful. My disclaimer is the term bitch is derogatory and I'm not referring to anyone who lists on that site by this term. While the site is free to list, and there is a lot of junk, there are some quality providers that advertise there from time to time.

[whatsup 11893]

The link will work without having to manually edit. Somehow it indexes the pictures only thus filtering some of the garbage out.

 

http://bitchesofcraigslist.com/blog/ottawa-bitches/?btnSubmit=Find%20Bitches&st=w4m&searchPage=0&nextLastSearch=100&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max&queryInclude=&queryNoInclude=+-+-

 

This tool is likely more helpful for those browsing ads on that site, Dreamer posted it a while back. This link won't work as one cannot link directly to that site from here - when you copy/paste the link, you'll need to edit the link to reflect the full name of c**t

 

http://bitchesofc**t.com/blog/ottawa-bitches/

 

I figured I'd post it again as it may be helpful. My disclaimer is the term bitch is derogatory and I'm not referring to anyone who lists on that site by this term. While the site is free to list, and there is a lot of junk, there are some quality providers that advertise there from time to time.

[Guest gagagaga]

I agree...it is getting impossible to filter the good from the bad.

[A***** A***** 510]

It's the same over here. You NEED multiple accounts if you are to be seen, which I do. Not going to say how, but it is possible. I feel for ya Maya, we are being over run by the asian mircos like there is no tomorrow:roll:

[FunJay 139]

Yeah, I remember when I was in Vancouver, checking out the CL ads -- it was unreal -- every day there was 300+ ads. I figured it was only a matter of time before other cities caught on...and now finally it seems Ottawa has --

 

I find scrolling through the ottawa ads, there is so much crap (B and S, webcam, asian b&s, fake pics)...

 

I am starting to see a pattern though, and can recognize lots of the fakes -- so i just avoid them and don't click.

 

Have to admit, the Cowboy has really helped me though :-)

[Annessa 22743]

Ack! tell me about it. the multiple accounts is a good idea as I post mid-day these days to just get "in there"...and not in a hot way, lol

 

Theres so much of the class that gets buried under the fakes and the tacky adds. My clients and I almost make a sport of which makes you scream "false"

 

I used to post once every few days and I'd be alright....maybe I should take a polaroid and black out my eyes instead of using modeling shots. (and yes that was sarcastic)

 

:-(

[rick_falcon 911]

I agree that there are the issue of fake ads but, there are also the issue of overposting from some SPs.

I understand that in order to be seen, one always wants to be on top of the showing.

However, on any specific day, I have seen SPs that would activate an ad 10 times during the day. And that's just one SP!

It's even worse when it's an agency (or sort of in some cases) because there is a posting for every girl.

 

Plus, cam ads are becoming more and more frequent. One way to filter: no phone number indicated in the ad, means the ad doesn't come up.

[F***s*t 145]

CL for the most part is a waste. I've read of soooooooo many people getting ripped of here in Winnipeg. There is the odd gem there but you really have to dig for them.

EC Canada has many diamonds do why not just go there?? You get what you pay for.

[spud271 47779]

It has continued to get worse over there, but you bring class to that nightmarish place Annessa :D

 

Ack! tell me about it. the multiple accounts is a good idea as I post mid-day these days to just get "in there"...and not in a hot way, lol

 

Theres so much of the class that gets buried under the fakes and the tacky adds. My clients and I almost make a sport of which makes you scream "false"

 

I used to post once every few days and I'd be alright....maybe I should take a polaroid and black out my eyes instead of using modeling shots. (and yes that was sarcastic)

 

:-(

[Annessa 22743]

It has continued to get worse over there, but you bring class to that nightmarish place Annessa :D

 

*blush* why thank you, spud ;-)

[bangminton 145]

Ladies, there are other sections within Craiglist that you can post a listing...you don't want to make it obvious with prices and services offered and what have you like within *Erotic Services* but if you are creative, places like *Casual Encounters*, *Misc Romance* or *Adult Gigs* can be a goldmine. Keywords like *sugar* or *donations* come to mind here...it's discreet but enough to make your points across

 

I have met a few nice ladies via said sections. You don't want to be saddled with advertising bills when you first start out and legal ramifications and board policy on aside, sometimes you have to be think outside the box to stand out from the crowd.

 

My 2 cents.

 

P.S: Don't forget other *free* sites like kijiji.ca or even p.l.e.n.t.y.o.f.f.i.s.h.com. Where there is a will, there is a way. Remember to use discreet keywords. There are people like me who know exactly what I am looking for...