[interesting_att]

If the hotel industry ever got its act together, they could really use this for a great marketing push.

Advertise the fact that AirBnB lets racial discrimination go unabated, unlike the hotel industry which is regulated for this. Younger, more liberal minded individuals will be less likely to use AirBnBs.

[ArtDev]

The sharing economy is based on trust. Unfortunately there is some cultural baggage around this, but it is no fault of Airbnb. I reserve the right to discriminate who can stay at my house. Similarly, when I am traveling as a solo (white) dude, I expect that it is tough to find a place to stay on Airbnb.

If someone rejects me, no big deal. Sexist? Probably but I understand.