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When I read "mature" I thought you meant in demeanor, but now that I look at the site, I am guessing all you meant by it was ... older/more established? I like
by apsurd 18y ago
When I read "mature" I thought you meant in demeanor, but now that I look at the site, I am guessing all you meant by it was ... older/more established?
I like the inviting-ness of airbnb, and sheer simplicity. For me it is much more welcoming, and thus motivating (to go out and explore) than the vibe I get from couchsurfing.
to each his own.
- kragen 18y agoYeah, I mean that CouchSurfing has an existing community that has already gone through a lot of the growing pains that social-network sites go through, and come out with a reasonably functional group; it's pretty rare for people to get robbed or raped through CS.
- picasso81 18y agoThey are quite inspiring, about to break 1 million users. I think there is a clear divide though - Couchsurfing states in their philosophy that they are not a free ride alternative to a hotel. Airbnb currently operates/markets as an alternative to a hotel.