Craigslist Creeps

i troll through the craigslist ads for housing in cities i daydream of escaping to. I started noticing a trend in the portland housing ads mentioning specifically if they would be accepting applicants with section 8 or not. Is this just Portland? Are they allowed to do that? Is it because they have so many crazies in Portland, or because there are so many fucked up war vets around now? My friend says more vietnam veterans died from killing themselves than in actual combat. I think the next few years are going to get pretty scary around here.

I then switched over to seattle's craigslist where I didn't see any disclaimers about section 8, but I did see a lot of creepy people posting ads. What is up with these people? They don't want roommates, they want fuck buddies, buff pool boys, french maid girls, why are they posting in the housing section?? Maybe their personal ads aren't getting enough attention.

This guy is great

$262 Let’s share One Bed Room
Reply to: hous-555343798@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-28, 11:44PM PST


Hi there,

I have posted this ad last time. However, I am reposting it since I wanted to include more information.

I have recently moved from CA and have been living in a 1BR. Its monthly payment including utilities is $524.00.

I am a man and have never had any drugs or smoking. I have a car and have been using the free parking spot.

If you have a car, there is no more free parking spot left for you. Please no drugs, smoking, or pets. I want you to move by February 1st. I prefer a female roommate.

I am afraid that I don't have a photo and my computer also doesn't have the necessary equipment to attach a picture. We can meet for coffee and I will show you the place.

If you are interested, please let me know your phone number and we will talk about it.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks.

I'm glad he reposted with more information, yet didn't bother to fix up the butchered grammar in the sentences.

This lady manages to be fairly creepy as well:

$300 female looking for male to share house
Reply to: hous-556507205@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-29, 10:56PM PST


i live in bellevue near ne 8st by myself and looking for a male roomate. it will only be me and you, the rent is cheap cause you will be responsible for all gardening and general maint when applicable. i have a furnished room with a nice view of downtown. i have a black lab so you must like dogs. please send me some general info and a pic of you, to make sure you dont look like a creep or something,ciao mikeb.

seriously? maybe she has assault fantasies.

i'm glad to see that the 1$/free rent guy is still posting. The notice changes wording ever so slightly but the spirit of the offer always stays the same:

$1 Belltown penthouse / female preffered
Reply to: hous-561861284@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-03, 3:07PM PST


Very nice penthouse apartment in Belltown, big deck with water and city views, very clean, plasma TV, hot tub on roof, BBQ etc..Near all the fun stuff, clubs cafes, walk to Seattle Center, AI, Queen Anne and the ballparks.

Nice business professional male 42 seeks female roommate 20-30, free utlities. food and rent. Seeking someone who can tease me occassionally and enjoys it..that's all...respectful clean, expect same. no pets please ...room available is a den with a view..small but smartly appointed lovely with windows....write for details

and female preferred? ha. The plasma tv and hot tub do sound tempting, and it has been during times of couchsurfing homelessness, but this is not an actual housing offer. Gross.