> 6. Uber seem useful but I'd never used it. > 7. AirBnb just plain creepy...

AirBnB is at least as useful as Uber if you travel. I've used it for multiple trips in five countries now and always had a good experience - the accommodation is always what was advertised, the user interface is easy to use (especially when in a country with a foreign language), and the pricing has always been competitive. I do have concerns about the impact of it on locals but I'm also not sure that AirBnB is exerting more pressure than many places have always had from other factors (tourist towns always have a balance between tourist prices and locals trying to make a living - more often than not that balance tips in favour of the tourists).

He might be referring to the thought of sharing the home of a person while they're in it.

Ah. We've only ever booked a whole unit for that reason .

I stopped using Airbnb when I realized that most of the units I was booking were just hotels and guesthouses, and I could get a huge discount by just booking via their own website. Especially if you are visiting a tourist town or a big city, Airbnb is generally a waste of money.

My experience has been the opposite - renting whole apartments in Copenhagen, Madrid, and London for less that I would otherwise pay.

It likely varies depending upon the market.