Craigslist Curmudgeon

March 15th, 2008

They Don’t Ask for Much

This is for volunteers.
Volunteer Feature Write for Name Withheld

Reply to: ass@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-17, 4:58AM EDT
Feature Writers:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer feature writer, please write a short editorial and submit it to Managing Editor @withheld.com. The editorial can be on the Game or MMO-Game-related topic of your choice and should be no more than […]

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March 13th, 2008

Wanted: Help for a Writer Who Can’t Express Himself

A big old WTF? on this one and an all caps alert:

LOOKING FOR AN PROOF READER, EDITOR
Reply to: lameo@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-04, 8:32PM
LOOKING FOR AN PROOF READER, EDITOR (RICHMOND)
BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR, WRITING E BOOK ON DATING, A COURSE FOR MEN TO UNDERSTAND WOMEN…….NEED HELP IN EXPRESSING MY IDEAS, VERB AGE AT TIMES AND OF COURSE GRAMMAR USE. A […]

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March 12th, 2008

Plagiarism by Any Other Name…

…is still plagiarism
Writer - Editor?
Reply to:imanassandathief.comDate: 2008-03-11, 5:12PM PDTI need a few pages of text “rewritten” so as to NOT violate copywrite laws. The text in question is just about 99% perfect for my use… other than inserting my name in place of theirs… but, I fear that’s not legal, so, let’s rewrite […]

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March 7th, 2008

WTF?

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The arrogance of some of the people who post ads at Craigslist is mind boggling:
I Need a Press writer for my company!
Reply to: ass@yahoo.comDate: 2008-03-09, 3:33PM EDTIm looking to start up a small company the creates press release kits for musicians, artist, models, and […]

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March 5th, 2008

Can Anyone Tell Me What’s Wrong With This Picture

Here’s the ad:
Freelance writer

Reply to: comeagain@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-03-04, 10:53PM ESTYoung Working Women is an organization that provides women with the insight and resources they need to be proactive in navigating the early stages of their careers. YWW is looking for volunteer freelance writers interested in writing about career topics for 20 and 30 somethings […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Write Your Passion…Just Don’t Expect Anything for It

This is one the lamest ads for writers I’ve come across yet:
Wanted…Passionate Writers
Reply to: ass@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-02-21, 9:02PM ESTYou can be very passionate here. Your New Writing can be published immediately. Ask for help and help others. All of this with absolutely no cost. Google Author Nation

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with […]

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February 21st, 2008

Amazing Ass Offers Amazing Exposure

Is this guy for real?
New Media Outlet Seeks Movie Reviewer
Reply to: ass@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-02-18, 11:33AM ESTIf you have a love of movies and a flare for critiquing what you’ve seen at the theatre… then we’re looking for you!! Major New Media Outlet & News Distribution website seeks a movie reviewer to regularly attend press […]

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February 16th, 2008

Bad Practice

 
So you can write for food, or write for money…or you can write for practice.
writer for web site
Reply to: cheapass@YAHOO.COMDate: 2008-02-13, 3:53PM ESTI have a start up gaming web site. I’m looking for someone to write news and views on gaming.And to research poker tournaments and schedules.It is not a paid position at the […]

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February 6th, 2008

I Want to Be Searchable!

Here’s a great gig for attention whores:
aspiring writers looking to get your name out there? here’s ur chance
Reply to: ass@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-01-30, 8:35PM ESTIf you’re an aspiring writer, this could be the place for you, we are opening a new site and need content writers. Your name will be significant on the web, searchable […]

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January 29th, 2008

Umm….No

Would you take this gig?
CAN U WRITE A BLOG ABOUT MY BIZ FOR ME
Reply to: lameo@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-24, 11:20AM CST CAN YOU????????// AMERICANEAGLECP.COM

Location: NAPERVILLE
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: MAYBE

By now you probably know I take issue with […]

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