SPOC condemns Craigslist’s decision to ban its Erotic Services category. By capitulating to the recent bad publicity, the website is conceding that it played a part in the murder of our colleague. It did not. The murderer is the one who is fully responsible for his actions and we hope he is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Craigslist is no more responsible than it would be had the advertiser been offering a babysitting service or selling a used car.
Craigslist has chosen to shield itself by limiting our choices. This only increases our vulnerability. A better approach for Craigslist would be to hold its ground and stand with sex workers and sex worker rights organizations.
Craigslist’s Bans Erotic Service Category