Craigslist to shutter 'Internet brothel' -- InformationWeek

Craigslist will eliminate its "Erotic Services" section under an agreement with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Madigan announced the agreement Wednesday and praised the Web site for making the changes.

"It's clear to everyone that Craigslist's erotic services section was nothing more than an Internet brothel," Madigan said. "I'm encouraged that Craigslist has agreed to fundamentally change how they operate and monitor their site. The steps they're taking are the only effective way to prevent the exploitation of women and children..."