"... squash anybody who tries to add value to their product"
Add value? They're extracting value.
> I will be avoiding use of Craig's List's services until I feel like they are allowing people to innovate off their platform and ceasing to try to own their users' content.
Will you also be boycotting all books, TV, and movies until their authors grant unlimited licenses to use the content for whatever value-extracting purpose anyone wants?
Will you boycott your local businesses until they agree to let competitors post in-store advertisements?
Add value? They're extracting value.
> I will be avoiding use of Craig's List's services until I feel like they are allowing people to innovate off their platform and ceasing to try to own their users' content.
Will you also be boycotting all books, TV, and movies until their authors grant unlimited licenses to use the content for whatever value-extracting purpose anyone wants?
Will you boycott your local businesses until they agree to let competitors post in-store advertisements?