1]. People buy some really ugly furniture. And when they have finally tired of seeing the monstrosity in their home, they want you come take it off their hands, usually with the hopes of having you pay full retail price that they paid 20 years ago. If it's a couch, it will be dubbed "vintage", and will come with the added bonus of the stench of cat pee. Because even the cat was offended by the hideousness of that ugly thing.
2]. There are, sadly, way way too many homeless pets being produced by backyard breeders. And no, I do not think a fair "rehoming fee" for the baby mongrels your mutts have produced is in the neighborhood of $500. I don't care if your female dog had to have surgery and you think everyone should chip in to recoup your costs... no one asked you to make more unwanted pets, and you should have a basic grasp of the concept that a german sheppard is NOT going to fit easily through the birth canal of a freakin' chihuahua. dumbass.
3]. Conversely, there are way way too many people that think their pet is actually worth every penny they have ever spent on the poor critter that they "can no longer keep" because they're pregant/moving/can no longer be arsed. It's the equivalent to selling your car and expecting the new owner to retroactively pay for every oil change, tune up, tire, or spark plug you've ever put into it. Not happening. You spent your money because you chose to do the right thing; no one owes you for that.
4]. People still have the naughty french maid fantasy. And actively seek someone to fill the roll. While their wives are at work. Alternately, some people still seem to think two same sex people getting off together is not anything but normal "straight" sex as long as they include the disclaimer that they are not gay and don't want any of that "gay stuff" going on. I'm sorry. If you are a man seeking the enjoyment of going down on another man, you are "bi" at the least. Just something to consider.
5]. Missed Connection = can't handle saying hello in person. Can you imagine what it would be like to really make a connection after having missed one? I imagine it would be much like two people sitting across a table from each other, frantically typing into their iPhones to each other about what a great time they're having.
6]. On the forums, pet people and parents and political discussions all rapidly escalate to an equal degree of crazy. Proceed with caution. I suggest wearing a helmet. You can have a perfectly nice conversation with someone for a whole day, and the next day that same person will tell you what an asshole you are for not feeding your baby or pet the same thing they feed theirs. And well, politics. You know how that goes.
7]. People will try to get you to work for them for free, whether it be photography, plumbing, or hauling their trash off. "We're having a wedding on _________, and need a photographer. We will need 6 hours of coverage, a cd of all of the images, and are willing to pay $300. Please send us a resume and portfolio!" *headdesk* also: "I am moving from _______ to _______ and need someone with a box truck to load all of my stuff, haul it to my new house, and unload it. I'll give you $100." [Which, of course, would barely cover the cost of gas.] Or this response to one such ad: novel editor wanted by an idiot.
8]. Bartering is awesome.
9]. People don't think the rules should ever apply to them, and when their ad is subsequently flagged and removed, the inevitable follow-up post with much foaming at the mouth and explanations as to why the rules don't apply to them. You may not sell your animal on Craigslist. Please see numbers 2 and 3 above.
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