Craigslist is a community in that in brings people together and fosters interaction between people who might not otherwise get that opportunity. A community does, however, need face to face interaction to help members connect with one another. Non-verbal communication is a large part of interaction in relationships and Craigslist does not give members this function. Using the internet as another tool to build existing relationships can be very helpful, but too much reliance on internet communication is not good. Also, unlike meeting someone face to face, meeting someone on Craigslist might not have the desired outcome (it might not be the person you thought they were). The site is very useful, though, and much like a newspaper in that people can sell goods, keep up on news, and disscuss issues with peers. It is a community, but one held in a virtual world that can translate into the real world.