Comments on: Craigslist Writing Ad of the Day: The Vague Ad http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Craigslist Ad of the Day: The We Flatter Ourselves Ad | Freelance Writing Jobs http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-51769 Craigslist Ad of the Day: The We Flatter Ourselves Ad | Freelance Writing Jobs Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:47:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-51769 [...] time we did this, we showed a good example of a vague ad, one that expected intersted writers to respond after giving out no information. Today, I’d [...] [...] time we did this, we showed a good example of a vague ad, one that expected intersted writers to respond after giving out no information. Today, I’d [...]

]]> By: Weekend Wrap « Words of Mouse http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-49083 Weekend Wrap « Words of Mouse Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:22:25 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-49083 [...] at Freelance Writing Jobs put up a funny post about a very vague Craigslist writing ad.  Does it get on your nerves when you have to enlist the services of the CIA to figure out what a [...] [...] at Freelance Writing Jobs put up a funny post about a very vague Craigslist writing ad.  Does it get on your nerves when you have to enlist the services of the CIA to figure out what a [...]

]]> By: Charity Prater http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48843 Charity Prater Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:42:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48843 I'm surprised he hasn't gotten flagged and removed yet. Perhaps what he's really looking for is a counselor? I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten flagged and removed yet.

Perhaps what he’s really looking for is a counselor?

]]> By: Wordess http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48572 Wordess Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48572 It is, indeed typical of CL postings. I feel compelled to mention, as I believe others should be forewarned that a CL poster whose ads frequently appear among the job listings here and elsewhere, states that he is looking for writers to meet the needs of his burgeoning client list on a variety of subject matter. Said poster does not disclose the fact that he uses this ad as a vehicle through which to charge writers $6.99 for the job listings. His ad (and variations thereof) reads as follows: Description: This is a part-time, on-going opportunity to write articles and website content, product descriptions, etc. Our freelance writing service is currently expanding, adding new clients weekly, and needs additional writers to take on writing projects. You will work in concert with our clients to produce written website content for a variety of websites and on a variety of topics. We are looking to work directly with writers, rather than with writing services, or middlemen, etc. Pay is dependent on experience and requirements, and is commensurate with standard writing rates for these types of projects. ~fini~ He then directs you to www.thewriterfinder.com where you are asked to submit the yearly fee of $6.99. While this is not by any means exorbitant (assuming he actually delivers on the client list), he is misrepresenting his intent in his original CL ads. Yet another to flag, IMHO. It is, indeed typical of CL postings. I feel compelled to mention, as I believe others should be forewarned that a CL poster whose ads frequently appear among the job listings here and elsewhere, states that he is looking for writers to meet the needs of his burgeoning client list on a variety of subject matter.

Said poster does not disclose the fact that he uses this ad as a vehicle through which to charge writers $6.99 for the job listings.

His ad (and variations thereof) reads as follows:

Description: This is a part-time, on-going opportunity to write articles and website content, product descriptions, etc. Our freelance writing service is currently expanding, adding new clients weekly, and needs additional writers to take on writing projects.

You will work in concert with our clients to produce written website content for a variety of websites and on a variety of topics.

We are looking to work directly with writers, rather than with writing services, or middlemen, etc.

Pay is dependent on experience and requirements, and is commensurate with standard writing rates for these types of projects.

~fini~

He then directs you to http://www.thewriterfinder.com where you are asked to submit the yearly fee of $6.99. While this is not by any means exorbitant (assuming he actually delivers on the client list), he is misrepresenting his intent in his original CL ads.

Yet another to flag, IMHO.

]]> By: John H http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48540 John H Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:19:07 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48540 This is so typical of CL postings. Please flag them to spare others from wasting time, as you already did. This is so typical of CL postings. Please flag them to spare others from wasting time, as you already did.

]]> By: Terreece Clarke http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48521 Terreece Clarke Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:46:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48521 Maybe skywriting, while I am a writer, I'm not sure if that trumps a pilot's license :0) Maybe skywriting, while I am a writer, I’m not sure if that trumps a pilot’s license :0)

]]> By: Melody Platz http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48511 Melody Platz Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:08:37 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48511 I could be more vague. But I'd have to work at it. However, since there's no pay, the author will just have to struggle along without my abilities in super-charged, ultimate vagueness. I could be more vague. But I’d have to work at it. However, since there’s no pay, the author will just have to struggle along without my abilities in super-charged, ultimate vagueness.

]]> By: Ralene http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48498 Ralene Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:39:14 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48498 Are we having an issue swap? Or are we dropping them from airplanes? Either way, I've got some to contribute. lol... Are we having an issue swap? Or are we dropping them from airplanes? Either way, I’ve got some to contribute. lol…

]]> By: Cherrye at My Bella Vita http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48469 Cherrye at My Bella Vita Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:59:03 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48469 Yea, I busted out with a laugh, too. Nice. Yea, I busted out with a laugh, too.

Nice.

]]> By: Kim http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48419 Kim Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:28:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48419 Pardon my french, but what a dumbass. Pardon my french, but what a dumbass.

]]> By: S J http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48390 S J Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:45:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48390 Interesting how he wants "something for nothing" isn't it? Makes you wonder what sort of person he actually expects to attract for this position. I have freelanced for years now both online and off, and have extensive experience with online communities as well. If I didn't know better, I'd say he was "recruiting" for one of those "share your writing with us and we'll pay you in pennies" social websites! LOL Maybe someone ought to go "undercover" to see what/where the articles would end up! Interesting how he wants “something for nothing” isn’t it? Makes you wonder what sort of person he actually expects to attract for this position. I have freelanced for years now both online and off, and have extensive experience with online communities as well. If I didn’t know better, I’d say he was “recruiting” for one of those “share your writing with us and we’ll pay you in pennies” social websites! LOL Maybe someone ought to go “undercover” to see what/where the articles would end up!

]]> By: Pamela http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48375 Pamela Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:00:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48375 Well I have more than two issues if he would like to swap issues. Well I have more than two issues if he would like to swap issues.

]]> By: Ennui Prayer http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48367 Ennui Prayer Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:24:55 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48367 Just two issues? What sort of issues does he have? I mean, I have issues but I'd rather keep those issues to myself. Man, now I'm going to have to look this up. Just two issues? What sort of issues does he have? I mean, I have issues but I’d rather keep those issues to myself. Man, now I’m going to have to look this up.

]]> By: Amanda Mae http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48365 Amanda Mae Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48365 wow! Most adds on craigslist are pretty vague but this guy takes the cake! wow!

Most adds on craigslist are pretty vague but this guy takes the cake!

]]> By: Scarlett http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48349 Scarlett Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:59:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48349 Gotta love posts that LITERALLY make you laugh out loud. Thanks, Deb! Gotta love posts that LITERALLY make you laugh out loud. Thanks, Deb!

]]> By: Emma http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48345 Emma Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:56:37 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48345 Maybe he's trying to start a magazine, since he has two issues he would love to put out in the world. Maybe he’s trying to start a magazine, since he has two issues he would love to put out in the world.

]]> By: Parth http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/10/craigslist-writing-ad-of-the-day-the-vague-ad/comment-page-1/#comment-48342 Parth Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:25:29 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=3141#comment-48342 Sounds like a 10 year old. Sounds like a 10 year old.

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