Craiglist...idealistic or just crazy?

Here's a quote from a recent article:

“What would you do if Arthur Sulzberger (New York Times publisher) offered you $1 billion for Craigslist? Tomorrow!” asks someone who sounds like she’s describing a daydream she has had many times.

“Well it hasn’t happened as often recently,” says Buckmaster. “But we’re not interested.”

“Jesus,” sighs a woman at the back.

The CEO of Craiglist, Jim Buckmaster, says that

"The problem with insane wealth is that not all of it is good." Buckmaster argues that the secret of the site’s success has been that it has not had to chase for extra dollars. Craigslist has no banner ads, no pop-ups: “Customers never ask for them,” he drawls.

What do you think? Idealistic or crazy?