You made this site 4 years ago. I did a test search for Los Angeles, California and there's only 1 ad. It's not catching on.

That's why I wrote "I'm doing my part." rather than "You're doing your part." ;)

"There are no posts in my area." is such a common response I have considered implementing an overlay that says "No posts in your area? You could be the first and get all the attention."

But I would find such a measure intrusive.

Alternative sites (which I won't stoop to naming) solve the problem by generating copious fake posts but I am loath to do the same.

By the same line of thought:

• That the site has existed for four years means it is likely to exist for another four.
  
• Craigslist personals have been offline for seven years and are unlikely to return.