craigslist revisited

In a very recent post I encouraged people to list their home for sale on craigslist. In today's news, there's a story about a lawsuit filed against craigslist for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act. The plaintiffs point out that some posts contain clearly discriminatory language, such as "no minorities." The lawsuit seeks to hold craigslist to the same standards as those applied to newspapers. Craigslist responds by pointing out that it is an entirely different animal and the same standards simply cannot apply. An interesting argument on both sides -- time will tell whether craigslist can continue in its current form in regards to posts for real property. In the meantime, it's still a great way to get free market exposure...