[facepalm]

I'm not sure how these services operate, but I wonder if a difference to traditional hotels is that they get applications, rather than reservations on a first come, first served basis?

If AirBnB landlords receive applications, maybe they just wait for an attractive one (ie a single male landlord could prefer to rent to attractive women).

I'm not trying to defend racism, just wondering how to alleviate the problem. I suppose traditional hotels don't get to look at a profile of the people who book with them. At most they could infer something from their name.

[tommorris]

No, at the hotels, you have to wait until you attempt to check in before they discriminate against you.

http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_13302.php

http://www.queerty.com/gay-couple-told-theres-no-room-at-the...

http://www.advocate.com/news/2007/03/30/gay-couple-turned-aw...