Newmark believes Craigslist should shut down if it fails its community mission
Craig Newmark · Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet · Sep 29, 2025 · at 55:33
Craig Newmark discusses Craigslist's long-term future in response to Guy Raz asking whether Craigslist needs a growth plan to last for decades.
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“I do think about Craigslist future, but if a community service fails in its mission to be a community service, maybe it's time to go.”
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