What's wrong with CA? It seems to me that state tries it bests to kick innovation out, and start another tech ecosystem somewhere else...
If impersonating is the reason they couldn't have just regulated a requirement to clearly list if the ad is by the owner or a third party, and not throw away the baby...
> If impersonating is the reason they couldn't have just regulated a requirement to clearly list if the ad is by the owner or a third party, and not throw away the baby
Because so many people will never comprehend that the lisitng is by a third party and go on to give the restaurant a bad review.
Also some foods don't travel well and are made for immediate consumption. Even if the customer recognises that the listing is made by a third party - they are more likely to blame the restaurant for the sub-par food.
Leaving the decision to the restaurant to opt-in is the best move IMO. Rather than have "disrupters" come in - damage the brand reputation and then leave the damage control bit to the restaurant.
First, screening your guest is a task that takes time and effort as well. We are offering to reduce the work needed for the really low price of 1%.
Moreover, it's not just guest support, but you can also accept new guests while on vacation, allowing even back to back guests. It's almost turn-key service.
With a Lockitron and HomeJoy, I can accomplish most of this myself.
I'm not dismissing the idea, I think it's great for people that need to have their Airbnb monitored. However, you're the equivalent of a property manager. If I'm renting out the room or apartment I live in, I don't see the value. If you're talking about helping out people who have multiple properties on Airbnb, then I could see the potential market. I doubt it's going to have a major upside though.
If impersonating is the reason they couldn't have just regulated a requirement to clearly list if the ad is by the owner or a third party, and not throw away the baby...