Re:Airbnb and security camera disclosure
by reaperducer on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @03:40PM
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They should at least inspect the places before accepting them in the network. They should inspect after a complaint.
That requires people. Airbnb and its SV brethren aren't interested in using people to solve problems. They believe all problems can be solved with an algorithm.
Except when it comes to faking AI.
I had a massive rat infestation in my Airbnb in Paris. I arrived at the place at night and I didn't see at first the forced temporary leave notice on the building door for all inhabitants. It took Airbnb 12h to respond to my emergency call. They didn't reimburse my first night, considering that I stayed and didn't allow me to review if I accepted the reimbursement of the rest of my booking. The wording was memorable "We contacted Thomas your host and he has agreed to ... ").