# Why would good looking guy in good shape need to resort to posting a creepy CL ad solicting sex? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 17, 2013, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215 "2013-06-17T22:37:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/21 "2013-06-18T12:51:42Z")
I have to argue with the melodramatic article on this: that is not even remotely the creepiest Craigslist ad I’ve seen. What he’s offering is at least straight-up! ---
**Author:** ![LurkerInNJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed655f/32.png) [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/22 "2013-06-18T16:38:33Z")
I would consider a services for massage barter if Channing Tatum or Alexander Skarsgård would be the one wielding the hot oil, but not that guy. For Channing or Alexander, I’d even try the twin size bed the shirtless man is standing next to. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/23 "2013-06-18T17:00:13Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > Why can’t it be as simple as he needs IT help and can’t afford the cash? I agree. In dating over 45, the balance of power shifts and good looking men offering romance and footrubs as well as sex to ladies over 50 _are_ a wanted commodity. > [@Anaamika](#): > > I have to argue with the melodramatic article on this: that is not even remotely the creepiest Craigslist ad I’ve seen. What he’s offering is at least straight-up! I agree. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/24 "2013-06-18T17:01:58Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > Why can’t it be as simple as he needs IT help and can’t afford the cash? I agree. In dating over 45, the balance of power shifts and good looking men offering romance and footrubs as well as sex to [ladies over 50 _are_ a wanted commodity.](http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/the-case-for-an-older-woman/) > [@Anaamika](#): > > I have to argue with the melodramatic article on this: that is not even remotely the creepiest Craigslist ad I’ve seen. What he’s offering is at least straight-up! I agree. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/25 "2013-06-18T17:22:19Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I have to argue with the melodramatic article on this: that is not even remotely the creepiest Craigslist ad I’ve seen. What he’s offering is at least straight-up! Yeah really. There are millions of people who have the “next great Internet idea!!” and absolutely no money to pay for it (hint: it’s not cheap). It’s not like this guy is looking for someone to clean viruses off his computer one time. He’s looking for a web application programmer. He can’t pay one, so he’s going to pay with the only thing he has - his hawt bod. And if that’s the case, well the programmer needs to be a lady. Any way, this isn’t the case of simply a good-looking guy skeeving for a date on CL. It’s a guy trying to get a ton of work done for free. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/26 "2013-06-18T17:26:21Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > I agree. In dating over 45, the balance of power shifts and good looking men offering romance and footrubs as well as sex to [ladies over 50 _are_ a wanted commodity.](http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/the-case-for-an-older-woman/) Promises, promises. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/27 "2013-06-18T17:36:45Z")
It must have been a slow news day if “Creepy Guy Posts Ad on Craigslist” warranted this level of attention. ---
**Author:** ![Altivu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a8b319/32.png) [@Altivu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Altivu)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/28 "2013-06-19T16:13:43Z")
> [@WhyNot](#): > > Yes, this is much more like a 50’s secretary ad which includes “light housekeeping”, only more, well, honest. He wants IT help AND sex. But…can’t you see that he’s not receiving the sex, he’s actually giving it? What a deal! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/29 "2013-06-19T19:10:43Z")
He’s probably wanting someone half his age who wouldn’t look twice at him otherwise. So he’s trying a gimmick. Wouldn’t be the first time and won’t be the last. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/30 "2013-06-19T21:21:58Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > I have to argue with the melodramatic article on this: that is not even remotely the creepiest Craigslist ad I’ve seen. What he’s offering is at least straight-up! But is it the creepiest Craigslist _IT_ ad? That’s the important part! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/31 "2013-06-19T21:27:55Z")
I seriously doubt he is looking for anyone over 25. That is why it’s creepy. You guys really know many older ladies that work IT? ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215/32 "2013-06-20T01:54:22Z")
> [@Antinor01](#): > > He’s probably wanting someone half his age who wouldn’t look twice at him otherwise. So he’s trying a gimmick. Wouldn’t be the first time and won’t be the last. > [@DigitalC](#): > > I seriously doubt he is looking for anyone over 25. That is why it’s creepy. Yup. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-good-looking-guy-in-good-shape-need-to-resort-to-posting-a-creepy-cl-ad-solicting-sex/661215.md?page=1)