I wasn't going to post today because I'm heading out in a bit, but the Rec List is so depressing right now that I've decided to take action. At one time, that would have meant posting my own meta diary. Instead, I'll repost a diary from Friday night that I suggest become an occasional feature here. If you like it, you can put it on the Rec List and make today a little less depressing.
Here's what I said the first time around:
This place could use some classified ads. I like craigslist, but -- come on, wouldn't you rather buy from and sell to your fellow Kosters, where you can feel good when someone gets a good deal, even if it's slightly at your expense?
Let's try it and see.
Here are some categories that I've adapted from craigslist. (Yeah, I left a few out.) Choose some that fit your needs and interests, write an ad or a dozen, and we'll see what happens from there.
community
activities -- got something cool to do? want to find people to do it with?
artists -- hire one, sell your services or products, create some together
childcare -- need it? can you provide it? (caveat emptor and vendor!)
classes -- find, offer, share info and ideas about, plan together
groups -- doing (or want to find) anything to do with others?
pets -- buy, sell, swap, rent, care for, sit for, to die for (not to eat)
events -- looking for something to attend? got an event for others to attend?
lost+found -- may not work here, but we'll see
musicians -- see "artists"
rideshare -- got one, need one, discuss them, plan them?
volunteers -- like activities and events, but all helpy
personals
general _ seeking _ for _ -- (note: I cannot protect you, so be careful)
missed connections -- Edith Piaf may have no regrets, but do you?
rants and raves -- I cannot resist inviting these. Probably a bad idea
housing
general for sale/rent/swap/vacation, etc. -- caveat emptor and vendor
for sale (I would consider more traditional categories, but not tonight)
expensive
semi-expensive
not so expensive
downright thrifty
free
i will pay you to get this off my hands
wanted
expensive
semi-expensive
not so expensive
downright thrifty
free
pay me to get this off your hands
services
highly skilled
semi-skilled
not so skilled
anti-skilled
jobs wanted
highly skilled
semi-skilled
not so skilled
anti-skilled
gigs
jobs offered
highly skilled
semi-skilled
not so skilled
anti-skilled
gigs
fake ads
funny
extremely funny
failed funny