Comments on: Insanity Via Craig’s List

By: allena

allena — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:17:07 +0000

kinda off topic, but I'm also sick of writers/publishers thinking they can get "grant money" for a book or project. I've seen a lot of that on CL, including those searching for a grant writer to get fundingg for thier entirely for-profit project.

By: Jake P

Jake P — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:57:21 +0000

Words escape me.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:11:50 +0000

I'm on it, Wendy! Thanks. 🙂

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:08:59 +0000

I flagged it when I saw it as violation of TOS. I went there a bit ago to see if it was still up and it is. WTF?

Here's the link direct to it:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/2519488899.html

Flag away. They won't let me do it anymore.

The website name sounds like a place you can go to find out how to do it, not a place to find out how to get help.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:14:13 +0000

Pretty pathetic, isn't it Cathy? Worse, I visited the link to the site and people contemplating suicide are there commenting. So far it's been a bit of a commisseration, so maybe the best thing to come of this is that they realize they're not alone. But what happens when that site is yanked?

Thank you, Damaria. That's exactly my reaction to this, too. It's harsh and unfeeling. And it's obvious this is not someone who understands how to deal with humans.

Thanks, Wade! Packing the bug spray. :) And I'm three interviews in - two more to go!

Ashley, exactly. It's way beyond professional behavior. It's lazy, and it has the potential to do some serious damage.

Devon, if I knew where that ad was, I would. I'll tap Wendy for that.

Paula, I suspect someone thinks he/she will be trumped if they name the organization - if it exists. I think it's someone trying to make the case for grant money without actually building the case organically and with tact. What a sleazy tactic.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:22:39 +0000

I agree with every comment above. If it's for such a good cause, why not name it? Um, maybe because the good cause is refilling the "best-selling non-fiction author"?

The line that stood out to me was the one about worthwhile rewards int he long run. Right. Like people who are suicidal want to hang around for the long run. Perhaps that's exactly what the poster is banking on. (Pun intended.)

Disturbing, exploitative and disgusting don't even begin to describe that listing.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:01:15 +0000

If it was legitimate, it wouldn't be posted like that on Craigslist. It would be done through recognized organizations that deal with this. It needs to be flagged and removed. It could, literally, kill someone who's right on that edge.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:39:56 +0000

Someone with "good intentions" or with any brains at all wouldn't have posted this on craigslist. There are certainly ways to get a story like that that will turn out to be inspirational ... all this poster is saying is that they're too lazy/cheap/stupid to go through the proper channels.

Enjoy your trip, Lori! Glad you're getting things taken care of so you can take some time off without worrying about work.

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:57:19 +0000

Wow! Is all I can say.

Have a great vacation Lori. I hope your interviews go well today.

By: Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:17:35 +0000

I cannot believe that anyone who claims to be working for "a good cause, is sensitive, and comes from a good place with wonderful intentions," would actually publish such a harsh ad and circumvent organisations that work with people who want to commit suicide.

P.S. Lori, enjoy your vacation.