http://www.newscloud.com/section/craigslist Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:21:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en-us http://www.newscloud.com/read/An_open_letter_to_Craigslist That said, you have to know that Craigslist has played a role in the downturn of the newspaper industry. I've read your quotes and heard your speeches about Craigslist having only a minimal impact on newspaper classifieds. And I can buy that, to a degree. As both of you have said publicly many times, specialized employment, real estate, and auto sites have had a much greater impact; their sales reps have aggressively pursued traditional newspaper advertisers (while you have no sales force), and the growth of those companies has siphoned off billions of dollars that previously went to newspapers. (Although some of those companies now partner with newspapers.)

]]> http://www.newscloud.com/read/EBayCraigslist_Fight_Is_About_Kijiji_and_Control_Complaint_Shows On Jan. 1, 2008, they reorganized the company's stock structure, issuing one "reorganization" share of Craigslist stock for every five shares of common stock. That diluted eBay's stock from 28.04 percent to 24.85 percent and, as specified in Craigslist's bylaws, eBay lost its ability to elect a director.

]]> http://www.newscloud.com/read/Free_and_friendly_Craigslist_has_its_dark_side Local paper harmed by impact of Craigslist looks at dark side of Craigslist.

]]> http://www.newscloud.com/read/EBay_sues_Craigslist_ad_website Online auction site eBay acquired a 28.4% stake when it bought shares from a former employee who had been given equity by Mr Newmark. Mr Newmark and Mr Buckmaster give away for free most of the services that Craigslist provides.

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