Comments on: Craiglist alternatives

Question: Craiglist alternatives

subpixel — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 11:23:12 -0800

Now that Craigslist is not free, is there another board where can I find someone to help me with a small NYC-based php/mysql/odbc project? I don't want to use google groups - I'll be spammed for years...

By: ph00dz

ph00dz — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 11:37:53 -0800

You might wanna try the New York PHP List.

By: weston

weston — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 12:26:29 -0800

You could use USENET via Google Groups, but give a webform out for a contact info, which would prevent spamming.

Metafilter's probably not a bad place, either, whether via text ad or related question in AskMe. :)

By: darkpony

darkpony — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 12:28:34 -0800

or find out when the next nyc php meetup is. I know they had/have a group.

By: emelenjr

emelenjr — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 13:36:05 -0800

What about Craigslist isn't free? This is news to me.

By: freebird

freebird — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 13:47:58 -0800

Yes, do you mean it's not free in a "philosophical, not-partially-owned-by-eBay" sense? Cause it's still free in a "doesn't-cost-anything" sense, I think.

By: Mo Nickels

Mo Nickels — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 14:35:58 -0800

There's still no charge for Craigslist. It's the same as it was.

By: kindall

kindall — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 15:08:36 -0800

craigslist fact sheet

Q: How does craigslist support its operations?
A: Craigslist charges businesses a small fee to post job ads in SF, NYC and LA.

Coincidentally, subpixel appears to be in NYC and would be posting a job ad.

By: terrortubby

terrortubby — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 15:15:44 -0800

If it's a small project I believe listing a "gig" is still free and there is a category for computers under gig.

By: gluechunk

gluechunk — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 16:56:26 -0800

Additionally, hasn't craigslist charged businesses a small fee for job ads for a long time now? Subpixel's use of the phrase "Now that..." implies this is some recent change in policy.

By: xammerboy

xammerboy — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 17:48:09 -0800

You could have that someone do the work virtually and post in Chicago.

By: Stynxno

Stynxno — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 17:53:46 -0800

subpixel: post in the Gigs section. that is still free.

gluechunk: they just started in NYC. they've been charging in San Fran for awhile.