Originally Posted by jefnvk

That is indeed harassment.

And you are correct. I am 30, so not technically under, but I don't have the need to download an app to have multiple numbers so I can harass people. If I am doing something that I don't want to use my rel number for I, wait for it, USE EMAIL. In any case, texting serves the exact same role as email: asynchronous text based communication. Just because YOU may text nonstop all day, does not mean everyone does, or that they should change to suit you.

Originally Posted by Kedosto

I control the interactions I have on CL. As a seller, the buyer does things my way or we don't make the deal. As a buyer, the seller does things my way or we don't make the deal. If I can't have things my way I'll buy the item somewhere else. There are too many scammers, flakes and weirdos on CL for me to have it any other way. I only list an item behind the usual CL hidden email link - no phone number in the ad.

All my ads contain the following bullet points:

* Any response asking if the item is still available will be ignored. If you're reading this, the item is still available.
* I will only respond to email replies including a phone number - no phone number means no response from me. No exceptions.
* This is an in-person cash only sale. No trades of any kind will be considered. No shipping for any reason.
* Transaction to occur at a public location near to me. I will not travel to make this sale.

I expect a similar situation as a buyer, although I'm willing to travel to buy the item. Doing my ads like this, I've eliminated a lot of headaches and narrowed my contact to only the most serious buyers. The slightest hint of flakiness from a seller and I'm out.


-Kedosto