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> Why would Airbnb be to blame for this? Because they have pushed back hard on cities’ attempts to regulate and enforce what is happening due to the influence
by jb1991 5y ago
> Why would Airbnb be to blame for this?
Because they have pushed back hard on cities’ attempts to regulate and enforce what is happening due to the influence of their service. They have no respect for what is happening in some places and how residents are impacted.
Your argument is similar to saying that Facebook is not to blame for the spread of misinformation. Tech platforms create a new world and then want nothing to do with the consequences of their influence. It is arrogant and irresponsible.
- imiric 5y agoBut it really is up to governments to enforce regulations. Companies have no choice but to ultimately comply if they want to keep operating in those locations. E.g. see Uber. This is not similar to Facebook, since "overtourism" is not as obviously harmful as misinformation. How would you even define it? It could be argued that it's another aspect of globalization which benefits the local economy, the travel industry and mixing of cultures.
- jakupovic 5y agoYour argument is: "we should ban sales of milk because people pollute with used containers".
- psd1 5y agoOnly in the context of being knee-deep in milk cartons.
- jb1991 5y agoYour proposed metaphor ignores the crucial question of degree, and thus fails.
- jakupovic 5y agoMy metaphor works but you don't like it * *edited
- jb1991 5y ago> My metaphor works but you don't like it. Sorry, not Sorry. Please do not use this kind of attitude and communication style on HN.
- jakupovic 5y agoThe poster is hurt I called out his false argument, tells me I'm wrong and then I call him out on it? What's the problem? Also, are you the police?