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Setting the scene
Plain blue links resisted trend-chasing while charging only a few high-traffic categories.
What happened
Personals sections drew regulators before shutdowns; gig economy debates echoed early erotic services policing.
Why it still matters
Jim Buckmaster's CEO tenure kept headcount tiny versus revenue per employee folklore. Memorable detail: the peace symbol favicon felt like a time capsule from another web.
Background
Craigslist became a study in anti-design longevity, scams, missed-connection poetry, and housing discrimination lawsuits.