In a nutshell: Craigslist ads may be removed for violating terms of use, including illegal or misleading content. Users can flag ads or they may be flagged by staff or automated systems. If your ad is flagged, you
A Craigslist ad may be removed if it violates the terms of use. Some common reasons for ad removal include illegal ads or misleading postings. Posting someone else's information on the ad is also not allowed; it will be flagged for removal. Users can flag an advertisement using the flagging link on top of each posting. Note that Craigslist staff and automated systems can also flag a Craigslist ad. So how do you know the ad you posted has been flagged? Read this guide from top to bottom. We'll also discuss how to avoid flagged ads on Craigslist.
Expect to receive a notification email from Craigslist regarding your flagged ad. You will have a chance to review the ad to see if it indeed violates the terms of use. When it was flagged by mistake, the ad can be reposted. You may also get a chance to edit the ad, for compliance. Make sure to comply with applicable laws and rules about posting ads to avoid getting flagged again either by users or by the Craigslist staff.
Awareness is the key to avoiding a flagged Craigslist ad. Read the terms of use here:
https://www.craigslist.org/about/terms.of.use/en#conduct
We recommend reading it entirely and contacting Support or the forum if you have questions regarding Craigslist's terms of use.
Here's the link to the forum: https://forums.craigslist.org/?forumID=3
Solicitations, weapons, malicious postings, prescription drugs or lottery tickets aren't allowed on Craigslist. A user, staff or the system can flag goods and services that violate site rules. However, since the system isn't perfect, your ad may be flagged by mistake. But don't worry because you will be given a chance to review the ad before you repost it. As long as the ad is legal and valid, you should be able to see it posted on Craigslist. Do you have other questions about posting Craigslist ads? Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Customer Support.
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