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Why must there be trust in the transaction, and how is trust built by verifying the identity of a person you still don't know? The guest's credit card informati
by southphillyman 10y ago
Why must there be trust in the transaction, and how is trust built by verifying the identity of a person you still don't know? The guest's credit card information is on hold and AirBnb has insurance policies in place. Of course the host can always bring forth a civil suit in worst case scenarios. There are protections in place for the increased risk of personal property being compromised.
Airbnb bookings are business transactions. I don't see why the host has to trust the guest anymore than a hotel/motel has to trust their guests.
- hyperion2010 10y agoInviting someone into your home is not just a business transaction.
- spriggan3 10y ago> Inviting someone into your home is not just a business transaction. You might be right, but renting a place is regulated in most Western countries. And I'm pretty sure racial discrimination is against the law in most of these countries too, as much as refusing a service based on the race of the "client".
- southphillyman 10y agoIn the majority of AirBnb bookings...it really is. I've used the service 10+ times in multiple cities, countries, and continents. A 10 minute overview of the area and how to read the Wifi password is about as personal as it's ever been. Let's not overplay this narrative that people are sharing a home with you as a means to rationalize discrimination.