My Ad Was Flagged For Removal And I Don't Know Why Or How To Make It Stay?

I posted a personal ad and it was automatically flagged for removal... I read all the policy/privacy laws.. filled in my blanks..... it is not inappropriate in any way.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on October 22nd, 2017 6:36 AM

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Sorry for your problems. Craigslist states:

Posts may be removed or omitted from index pages and search results by automated systems, CL staff, or community moderation -- for non-compliance with terms of use, site guidelines, and/or community norms.

So it's entirely possible that you may have complied entirely with Craigslist's terms of use etc. Regardless, Craigslist will impose its penalties simply on account of too many flags--and anybody can flag your post, for any or no reason.

You should however be able to solve the issue with the use of a Web proxy, as offered free at http://www.zend2.com/. Fellow Help Owl volunteer smcclurken has additional suggestions here

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