There's way too much spamming and phishing and scamming on Craigslist. Craig Newmark's business sense got him to a certain level of trust among consumers which helped grow the site, but now he has a responsibility to them now to honor that trust and invest in _protecting_ them.
Otherwise, the Craigslist empire's days are surely numbered.
this is the first sign of desperation from the VC world. the historical trends of the capital requirements of developing an "application" are becoming so low that venture capitalists will soon become obsolete. the launch of the facebook platform was the nail in the coffin for VCs. power to the hackers.
_boston tea stop_ - on JFK near staples. good wifi, great bubble tea. try the mini dumplings, they are AMAZING.
_b.good burgers_ - good wifi, good burgers/fries/shakes, sorta healthy fast food
_boloco_ on mt. auburn street - good wifi, good wraps, amazing nutella shakes
_darwin's 2_ - it's the new darwin's on cambridge street, and probably easier to find a seat there. amazing sandwiches. http://www.darwinsltd.com/
_petsi pies_ - it's hidden away on 31 Putnam Ave, so you can always find a good seat here. not sure if they have wifi. their coffee sucks, but their espresso is really good. also, the baked goods are delightful. you're likely to spot the famous photographer elsa dorfman eating dinner there.
in central square -
_1369 Coffeehouse_ - best coffee shop in central square. has wifi, but you have to pay to use it.
why do you need good programmers at your coffeeshop? you know you're just going to talk to them on email and discussion boards anyway.
MIT has free wifi throughout their campus. Harvard's wifi is locked down.
Otherwise, the Craigslist empire's days are surely numbered.