# Craig Newmark on The No Agenda Show Craig Newmark comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2011 to April 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** December 2011 – April 2023 - **Related topics:** [Craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [Hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [Adblock Plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adblock-plus.md), [Classified Ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), [Classifieds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classifieds.md), [Fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md), [Federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [Jimmy Wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-wales.md), [Joseph Goebbels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-goebbels.md), [Journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Mastodon Federation and Secret Instances - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 30:51–33:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/mastodon-federation-and-secret-instances.md A technical discussion explores the mechanics of the Mastodon federated timeline and how following users from different instances affects server visibility. The conversation clarifies that following high-profile users like Craig Newmark on a private instance can still cause content to flow through the broader Fediverse, potentially impacting server "ban lists." Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [federation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federation.md), [no agenda social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-social.md), [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Craigslist History, Newspaper Classifieds, Media Incompetence - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 35:29–40:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/craigslist-history-newspaper-classifieds-media-incompetence.md The decline of the newspaper industry is attributed to the loss of classified advertising revenue to platforms like Craigslist. An anecdote describes how Craig Newmark's early offer to collaborate was rejected by newspaper executives who believed they understood the classifieds business better. The discussion argues that newspapers never truly made money from news itself, but rather from the classifieds that the internet eventually disrupted. Keywords: [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [phil bronstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-bronstein.md), [hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [classifieds](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classifieds.md), [newspaper industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspaper-industry.md) ### Adblock Plus Investment in Factmata Fact-Checking - **Episode:** [1138: Pregnant Person](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person.md) - **Published:** 2019-05-16 - **Time:** 1:33:07–1:36:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1138-pregnant-person/chapter/adblock-plus-investment-in-factmata-fact-checking.md Adblock Plus has invested in Factmata, a London-based startup that uses AI to fact-check online content. The hosts warn that this allows advertising companies to become the "arbiters of truth," potentially sanitizing news for users. The project is backed by tech figures including Biz Stone, Craig Newmark, and Mark Cuban. Keywords: [adblock plus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adblock-plus.md), factmata, biz stone, [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [mark cuban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-cuban.md), [fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md) ### Decline of Editorial Cartooning and Craig Newmark's Journalism Legacy - **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-18 - **Time:** 1:19:07–1:24:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/decline-of-editorial-cartooning-and-craig-newmark-s-journalism-legacy.md The hosts discuss the decline of full-time editorial cartoonists in American newspapers, noting that most publications now rely on syndicated feeds. They criticize Craigslist founder Craig Newmark for decimating the newspaper industry's classified ad revenue before becoming a major donor to journalism schools. A debate ensues regarding the proper pronunciation of Joseph Goebbels' name. Keywords: editorial cartooning, [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [joseph goebbels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joseph-goebbels.md), [sarah sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-sanders.md), [newspapers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newspapers.md) ### Tribune Company, Craigslist, Hearst Media Failures - **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-27 - **Time:** 18:53–20:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/tribune-company-craigslist-hearst-media-failures.md The hosts recount meetings with the Tribune Company and Hearst executives in the mid-1990s. They highlight the failure of these media giants to recognize the threat posed by Craigslist to their classified ad revenue, despite Craig Newmark offering them the product. Keywords: tribune company, [craigslist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craigslist.md), [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [hearst](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearst.md), [classified ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/classified-ads.md), vignette ### Sunlight Foundation and Transparency Activism - **Episode:** [369: Phobos Grunts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-29 - **Time:** 51:09–53:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/369-phobos-grunts/chapter/sunlight-foundation-and-transparency-activism.md The discussion expands to the Sunlight Foundation, noting its funding from tech figures like Craig Newmark and Jimmy Wales. The hosts express skepticism toward "transparency" organizations, suggesting they are partisan entities that serve specific political agendas while appearing to be neutral watchdogs. Keywords: sunlight foundation, [craig newmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/craig-newmark.md), [jimmy wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-wales.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [political funding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-funding.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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