Popular local classified website Craigslist (Craigslist.org), has taken steps towards cleaning up their semi-free service.

Over the last few years, critics of Craigslist have been criticizing the website for it’s “Adult Service” ads. These classified ads on the website were getting to be out of hand, according to some. There were multiple ads for prostitution services of just about any kind.

While eliminating the adult service type ads, by replacing them with the word “censored”, it should go a long way in making the site more friendly to a broad range of individuals, that are looking to post and view legal classified ads. The site continue to allow personal ads, which currently still allow adult oriented free ads.

Currently it is reported that the ads are not blocked in all countries, but the U.S. is one country in which the adult service ads have been blocked.

The big move comes after the attorney generals in 17 states, last week stated that the site is aiding in illegal exploitation, prostitution, and human trafficking.

“We hope to work closely with them, as we are with experts at nonprofits and in law enforcement, to prevent misuse of our site in facilitation of trafficking,” Susan MacTavish Best, Craigslist spokeswoman said last week.