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Craigslist changes get early approval

But advocates wait to see if sex ads make a return

Jim Buckmaster runs Craigslist, which stepped up screening of listings. Jim Buckmaster runs Craigslist, which stepped up screening of listings.
By Jenn Abelson
Globe Staff / June 2, 2009

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More than two weeks after Craigslist eliminated its "erotic services" section, law-enforcement officials say the classifieds website has reduced much of the objectionable content but it is too early to tell whether the new screening system will work long term to prevent prostitution and other sexual solicitations on the site. (Full article: 595 words)

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