Comment by kristianbrigman

4 days ago

And yet, I bet when you make a trade on craigslist (showing my age :), you meet in a public place where people can see you. Why?

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TeMPOraL  4 days ago

Key word is always. It's not just about being observed (with or without knowing when and by whom), but also having no control over it.

Craiglist-mediated exchange is a choice. School, prison or workplace is not - not in any practical sense.

ndriscoll  4 days ago

I don't think I've ever met in a public place for Craigslist trades. I've always gone to the seller's house. I don't think we've ever sold anything, but when we put something up for free online we just leave it outside and tell them to come get it.