However, Craigslist Personals has been shut down. This was done in response to a new law passed by Congress that gave internet sites liability for some things posted on the site. Since Craigslist didnt want to have any legal liabilities, they decided to shut down the personals section for good.

Does Craigslist still have dating?

Craigslist said Friday that it is taking the sites personals section offline. You can still find furniture or a roommate on Craigslist. But ads seeking romance or sexual connections are no longer going to be available, after Craigslist took down the personals section Friday for its U.S. site.

Is escorting legal in the United States?

Escorting, exchanging something of value for a date or someones time, is not illegal. Understanding the differences between escorting and prostitution can prevent legal misunderstandings or even criminal charges.

What happened to the CEO of backpage?

Carl Ferrer, the chief executive of Backpage.com whose name was conspicuously absent from an indictment of seven other Backpage officials unsealed Monday, has pleaded guilty in state courts in California and Texas and federal court in Arizona to charges of money laundering and conspiracy to facilitate prostitution.