What's the difference between the Classified Ads and the news and for-sale lists?

See the table below for the differences between the Classified Ads and the mailing lists, such as news and for-sale

 Classified Ads news & for-sale lists 
Goes to people's email No (unless a person has signed up for the Classified Ads digest)Yes, to all list members
Listed on the Boreal home pageYes, for 48 hours after the ad is placedNo
Boreal members can browse ads on the Boreal websiteYes, using the Classified Ads linkYes, using the Mail List Archives link
Non-Boreal members can see the adYesNo
Can include a photo with the adYesNo
Can use special formatting, like special fonts, bold text and colorYes No
Only Boreal members may post adsYesYes
You must subscribe to the list to post an adNo - all Boreal members may post adsYes - only list members may post items to a list
How to post an adVia a form on the Boreal websiteVia email, or using a form on the Boreal website