Re:3Taps Files Countersuit, Says Craigslist Is Anticompetitive
by uptown on Monday September 24, 2012 @10:55PM
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There's any number of places on the net where someone could post content and "have some random person on the internet see their post" ... but they continue to choose Craigslist because it's got the audience. If they want more-broad usage rights for what they want to post, they're free to chose an alternative platform on which to post.
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Re:3Taps Files Countersuit, Says Craigslist Is Anticompetitive
by chii on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @12:45AM
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This argument is what the monopolist uses when they are faced with regulation. It isn't correct, because the user _isn't_ really going to be able to post on another forum.
This is just like if telcos say 'go to some other provider if you don't like my terms and conditions'. except, they have a monopoly.
Re:3Taps Files Countersuit, Says Craigslist Is Anticompetitive
by res0nat0r on Tuesday September 25, 2012 @01:30AM
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Just because CL has a large user base doesn't make it a monopoly. CL can go the way of MySpace if a better competitor comes along. There isn't any barrier to entry to create your own CL + Padmapper type listing site that requires some sort of monopoly break up.
The hard part for you is creating a compelling enough competitor 15 years too late and also to make it worth people's while to start using your site vs. CL.
Re:3Taps Files Countersuit, Says Craigslist Is Anticompetitive
by chii on Wednesday September 26, 2012 @02:47AM
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> The hard part for you is creating a compelling enough competitor 15 years too late and also to make it worth people's while to start using your site vs. CL.
which is essentially why CL has a defacto "monopoly" - there is no way someone can come and make a different CL.