I’m sure it has.

Same impression here.

I figured you were referencing a case where the host had set up hidden cameras.

Yeah, that’s the same sense I got from this article. My current host makes me feel severely unwelcomed, and reading this article solidifies my distrust for entitled hosts.

It’s a weird mix of hotel and home. It’s a business contract, and any pleasant interpersonal interactions is the cherry on top. My only experience is very awkward, and even though I’m in someone’s home, I don’t feel like they treat me as an equal person. I do my best to be respectful, but they speak to me like I’m an…

It’s awkward when people don’t talk, too. The whole experience is awkward. I’ve lived with host families in foreign countries, and those experiences are much more inviting and wonderful. My only experience with Airbnb is awful, so despite others’ rave reviews, it ruined my perception. I no longer ever want to live in…

Agreed.

Just concerning a few points you made. As for “read the listing,” I wasn’t aware of additional information beyond the basic information for my first ever booking. Airbnb’s site is incredibly confusing. In my opinion, it’s forgivable to ask a question that’s already on the website. People should communicate in person,…