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Airbnb Asks People to Donate Money to Landlords, Backlash Ensues

posted by Fnord666 on Sunday July 19 2020, @04:02PM   
from the no-good-deed-goes-unpunished? dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes:

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Airbnb-asks-people-to-donate-money-to-hosts-15407730.php

Airbnb's latest attempt to appease hosts and customers amid a tumultuous year was met with a searing backlash on social media.

The online vacation rental marketplace, headquartered in San Francisco, initiated a feature this week offering customers the chance to donate money and "kindness cards" to hosts.

"Today we're introducing a new way to connect with your favorite hosts. Now you can create personalized kindness cards that make it easy to send a message of appreciation or encouragement, with the option to add a contribution. We hope these cards will make hosts smile, and bring a little joy your way," a message from the company to customers read.

"Airbnb has lost its f---ing head, why would I donate to my host? I can't even afford one house." Twitter user olenskae fumed.

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• Re:It's not that unreasonable Re:It's not that unreasonable (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 19 2020, @10:02PM (2 children)

  by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 19 2020, @10:02PM (#1023832)

  And that's exactly why I spend my money on hookers.

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• Re:It's not that unreasonable (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 20 2020, @12:41AM

  by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 20 2020, @12:41AM (#1023883)

  And that's exactly why I spend my money on hookers.

  Congrats for supporting local businesses like that.
  Are you still able to produce enough protein for a warm meal too?

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• Re:It's not that unreasonable (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 20 2020, @11:45AM

  by Anonymous Coward on Monday July 20 2020, @11:45AM (#1024051)

  No blackjack?

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