Tell HN: Rapportive makes using Craigslist better

Rapportive is a nifty little gmail add-on that pulls in a photo, brief bio, and latest tweets for anyone who e-mails you. I read about it here on HN, installed it, and checking it when I get a new e-mail has become a part of my routine. Excellent stuff.

Today I just posted up an add on Craigslist looking for a new roommate. Usually this is pretty hit or miss. You get e-mails from random people asking to come over to your place to see the apartment etc. It's a real hassle.

I just received my first response a few minutes ago, and Rapportive showed me a photo of the person, 3 recent tweets, and a link to her MySpace page.

I can't tell you how helpful this is. Now I know this is the sort of person whose public persona is centered around sweaty nightclub photos and can make a more educated decision on whether or not I'd want her as a roommate.

Win.