Is Craigslist Still Relevant In Lubbock’s Digital Scene?

Remember when using Craigslist wasn't just for creepy, lonely, weirdos? I do! Those were the days! I even furnished my entire first apartment in Austin with free things I found on Craigslist. I can also thank Craigslist for hooking me up with several jobs in my early 20s.

Craigslist Is Dying

So, what's happening there these days, and who is actually keeping the site in business?

I decided to dive into our local Lubbock Craigslist to see what people had going on. I was curious if I'd see a booming community or just a sad excuse for a website. I mean, it's bound to disappear eventually, right? We've got a million other sites to replace it. It's just barely hanging on...or is it?

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Here's what I found going on in the "missed connections" section of the local Lubbock Craigslist page. Before you get into it, I've gotta tell ya, it's going to leave you with more questions than answers. I'm sorry....

Check it out below:

What Do You Think?

Can you remember the last time you used Craigslist? What about a Craigslist horror story!? I'd love to hear from you! Drop me a comment wherever you see this, and feel free to email me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com if you have a crazy Craigslist story you think I'd like to cover...

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