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