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

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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  • (Score: 5, Insightful) by Common Joe on Monday July 20 2020, @08:41AM

    by Common Joe (33) <{common.joe.0101} {at} {gmail.com}> on Monday July 20 2020, @08:41AM (#1024011) Journal

    Completely disagree. Tipping is done way too much. Tell me the price, and then I'll decide whether I want to pay it or not.

    This idea that waiters and waitresses (or delivery drivers) live on tips is awful. Suggesting another business (in this case, a AirBnB) go down that route is equally as awful.

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