Backpage: The Death of The Internet's Backdoor Access | Corporate Casket
Once the red light district of the internet, Backpage is now known as a defunct and somehow sketchier version of Craiglist that went up in flames. So what happened?
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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide.
Backpage, the ‘red light district’ of the internet, ended in dramatic illegalities. Initially, it was believed that founders couldn’t really be liable for what their users posted, and backpage was safe. However, the tide turned against them, as accusations of abuse, trafficking, and things of that nature began to pile up. Soon, someone had to be accountable, and the nature of the website itself came into question.
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Writers/Researchers:
Ali Z
This episode was edited and mixed by:
G. Thomas Craig
Album cover art created by:
Betsy Primes
Intro Song Credits:
Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert
Outro Song Credits:
Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe
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