Re:It’s Time to Build
by pbourke on Sunday April 19, 2020 @11:16AM
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> Key to their strategy was actually providing the public with something most people actually wanted
The people who want the service are not necessarily the same as the people who are affected by the externalities of the service.
Everyone loves having AirBnb available to expand selection in NYC when they visit, but how many New Yorkers who aren’t AirBnb hosts love having tons of short term rentals in their building?
Re:It’s Time to Build
by Thriptic on Sunday April 19, 2020 @11:25AM
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I agree that people didn't really understand what they were getting into fully when they initially agitated for it, but it's definitely the case that there was broad initial public support which is what allowed the companies to get a foothold.
The people who want the service are not necessarily the same as the people who are affected by the externalities of the service.
Everyone loves having AirBnb available to expand selection in NYC when they visit, but how many New Yorkers who aren’t AirBnb hosts love having tons of short term rentals in their building?