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"Misleading, unsolicited, and/or unlawful postings/communications/accounts are prohibited, as is buying or selling accounts.Excerpt from Craigslist's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “Misleading, unsolicited, and/or unlawful postings/communications/accounts are prohibited, as is buying or selling accounts.”
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