Airbnb woes

[corymonroe]

Considering the title of this thread, nategrimes, you didn't actually solve anything by creating a 2nd number and posting it here. The fact is, as GregM pointed out clearly, you now have 2 numbers associated with your escort business and neither number can be used for privacy concerns. Of course, you can keep your 207 number and use it for whatever, but if anyone does a Google search on it, any former escort associations with that number could come up in the search. So now it seems, if you care about privacy, you're going to need a 3rd number. Many of us would recommend you keep that number to yourself. Good luck.

[+ PapaTony]

Maybe an administrator can do Nate a solid and delete this thread?

[MikeBiDude]

I'm not here to brag or beat any system, I'm here to gain understanding. And you're right, the new number I just posted will be linked to my escort profile... that's the point, right? Of course I don't intend to use it to try and get around a ban from Airbnb. I'm not that dumb.

Oh boy...

[nategrimes]

Yeah, haha, ugh. I get it now guys. If I could delete this thread and save myself a little more embarrassment... well, the damage is done. Bye!

[AndreFuture]

Yikes.

[corymonroe]

If I could delete this thread and save myself a little more embarrassment

Don't be too embarrassed. Where do young men go to learn about how to keep things private these days? I don't think they teach this stuff in school, and I venture to guess most under-30 folk don't know or care about privacy issues, that is, until it matters.

 

This thread caused me to do a little research on Airbnb's policy. Seems there's plenty of info on the web about it. However, I found that Airbnb does not support owners who wish to avoid renting to escorts. It seems owners are not allowed to discriminate. As long as the escort leaves the apartment in good condition, what he does there is nobody's business. If an owner wishes to exclude escorts or anyone else, then it is advised to leave Airbnb. Interesting. Thank you, Nate, for bringing this up. There may be another reason you were cancelled.

[wklucas]

Yeah, haha, ugh. I get it now guys. If I could delete this thread and save myself a little more embarrassment... well, the damage is done. Bye!

 

I have no clear idea how beneficial it would be with a "google search" but you could at least simply delete your own singular post where you entered the tel # here - that might erase the number from search records entirely.....or might not.....but worth a try

[+ HornyRetiree]

There may be another reason you were cancelled.

 

YUP -- @nategrimes was cancelled for being TOO DAMN HOT and for bring better equiped and better in bed than the Airbnb owner!!

 

The latter part based on reviews and hearsay but I intend to find out personally one day!!!!

[+ PapaTony]

YUP -- @nategrimes was cancelled for being TOO DAMN HOT and for bring better equiped and better in bed than the Airbnb owner!!

 

The latter part based on reviews and hearsay but I intend to find out personally one day!!!!

.

No hearsay here...he's all that and a piece o' warm apple pie ala mode

[+ GregM]

I have no clear idea how beneficial it would be with a "google search" but you could at least simply delete your own singular post where you entered the tel # here - that might erase the number from search records entirely.....or might not.....but worth a try

 

No amount of deleting will erase an inquiry on Google. The answer might be 1000 pages deep but it is on there forever. Google is constantly cashing (not sure of proper spelling) pages so if one is persistent enough they will find what they are looking for. I can go back to the early 2000s and find posts on other stuff non hooker related I have made.

 

Hugs,

Greg

[mike carey]

Yeah, haha, ugh. I get it now guys. If I could delete this thread and save myself a little more embarrassment... well, the damage is done. Bye!

As @wklucas said, you could delete the post containing the number. Or if you're still concerned, bin the number and get another.

 

@GregM 'caching' from 'cache'.

[SuenosAmor]

That sucks. I would definitely create an alias because you're a rock star!

[Yeison]

Hey y'all - I'm wondering if anyone in the escort/porn industries has also had trouble with Airbnb. I had a rental booked in Chicago for a week in July, made the payment, and then a day later, I get a message from Airbnb saying that I violated the Terms of Service. They also said that they are not obligated to explain this termination. SO ANYWAY, I'm fucking pissed, I guess they ran a background check and somehow dug up my escort/porn stuff? I don't have any legal dirt on my record, so I'm very confused here. Has anyone else run into this issue?

Hahahhaha I got the same from

Airbnb, they kicked me out saying that I violated the rules and blah blah blah, I was like, what did u just did, I haven't done anything, they are so stupid.

[+ haring222]

As an airbnb host (several listings, and well over 2000 folks have stayed here....and it seems that I have some of the most popular listings in Chicago)...my thoughts.

 

-be upfront about what you are doing. If you are planning on seeing clients at the home, you should disclose that to the host. Odds are good that most will not want that to happen but it is better to not be caught doing it and kicked out of the listing. If the listing is in a gay area and it looks like it is not the person's real house (generally easy to tell) and it seems to be owned by a gay guy....well, you might find the person is cool with it.

- that said, if you are not planning on seeing clients in the property, don't mention anything about it. What bits and pieces you open up for public use have no bearing on booking a room.

- With an airbnb, you are dealing with amateur people renting out rooms (mostly)...realize that prices are good but there are perks and drawbacks.

-If you arrive and see any damages (anything from obvious issues to a ring on the nightstand top) cover your ass by taking a couple of cell phone snapshots of the place. I have had a couple of airbnb hosts try to ping me for damages that I did not do. On the flip side, if you damage something or screw up...TELL THE HOST. Apologize and be kind of honest (if you staggered in drunk and crushed a lamp, the better story is that you were trying to tie your shoe while standing up and fell over) and follow up by asking what the host would like you to do to fix the situation. 80% of the time if someone messes up my house and tells me about it I tell them to not worry about things...but if I find the damage later I get annoyed and often ask for payment.

- Be aware that the host is probably the one dealing with the sheets and towels. Honestly, if you are planning on butt sex (yay!) bring along your own towel and toss it on the bed...no one wants to deal with washing that towel and they particularly don't want to find a mattress saturated with your butt juice.

- And finally....if you want to nearly guarantee a good experience make sure you mention some aspect of the listing that appealed to you (a no brainer is to say that the host's profile and reviews make them seem like a great person to stay with and makes you excited about it)...and when you arrive give the host a token gift. Literally anything that speaks to where you came from...a fridge magnet, coffee cup, local candy, whatever. Nothing expensive, just something that let's them know you are a real person and you appreciate their help. I swear it works...guests who brought me a $2 hideous mermaid magnet from long beach have seen me extend their stay by a week and waive the $800 cost just because I liked them.

[+ haring222]

Oh, and on that note, I don't mind escorts staying here in my private listing that give me a heads up about their plan and promise to not damage / lube up anything / use drugs on the property. And there is a 15k Hastens mattress in there made out of horsehair...I will seriously cut you up if you let anything soak into it :-)

www.airbnb.com/rooms/8049993

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

And there is a 15k Hastens mattress in there made out of horsehair...I will seriously cut you up if you let anything soak into it

www.airbnb.com/rooms/8049993

 

The comment on the Hastens mattress made me smile. I have two Dux mattresses, so I understand protecting the investment

[bigvalboy]

As an airbnb host (several listings, and well over 2000 folks have stayed here....and it seems that I have some of the most popular listings in Chicago)...my thoughts.

 

-be upfront about what you are doing. If you are planning on seeing clients at the home, you should disclose that to the host. Odds are good that most will not want that to happen but it is better to not be caught doing it and kicked out of the listing. If the listing is in a gay area and it looks like it is not the person's real house (generally easy to tell) and it seems to be owned by a gay guy....well, you might find the person is cool with it.

- that said, if you are not planning on seeing clients in the property, don't mention anything about it. What bits and pieces you open up for public use have no bearing on booking a room.

- With an airbnb, you are dealing with amateur people renting out rooms (mostly)...realize that prices are good but there are perks and drawbacks.

-If you arrive and see any damages (anything from obvious issues to a ring on the nightstand top) cover your ass by taking a couple of cell phone snapshots of the place. I have had a couple of airbnb hosts try to ping me for damages that I did not do. On the flip side, if you damage something or screw up...TELL THE HOST. Apologize and be kind of honest (if you staggered in drunk and crushed a lamp, the better story is that you were trying to tie your shoe while standing up and fell over) and follow up by asking what the host would like you to do to fix the situation. 80% of the time if someone messes up my house and tells me about it I tell them to not worry about things...but if I find the damage later I get annoyed and often ask for payment.

- Be aware that the host is probably the one dealing with the sheets and towels. Honestly, if you are planning on butt sex (yay!) bring along your own towel and toss it on the bed...no one wants to deal with washing that towel and they particularly don't want to find a mattress saturated with your butt juice.

- And finally....if you want to nearly guarantee a good experience make sure you mention some aspect of the listing that appealed to you (a no brainer is to say that the host's profile and reviews make them seem like a great person to stay with and makes you excited about it)...and when you arrive give the host a token gift. Literally anything that speaks to where you came from...a fridge magnet, coffee cup, local candy, whatever. Nothing expensive, just something that let's them know you are a real person and you appreciate their help. I swear it works...guests who brought me a $2 hideous mermaid magnet from long beach have seen me extend their stay by a week and waive the $800 cost just because I liked them.

 

Good information haring222. Lots of great suggestions. Staying in a airbnb for the first time next week. Particularly liked the idea of bringing the host a small gift. BTW...great place you have.

[Mocha]

I know Air BnB woes seem to refer to the site itself, but what about the hosts?

 

I never stayed at an actual Airbnb because I think the whole concept is sleazy (judgemental me!) unless the person gets to rent the whole house. But as someone said, it can be pricey and to me still feels sleazy.

 

But the other part that would scare me from those sites, I recently stayed with a gay friend who runs an Airbnb from his home. He had a guest sheet, and I'm like what the fuck? Who wants to pay to walk on eggshells and have someone tell them to spray cologne outside on the sidewalk and to be quiet after 11 pm? It was like a whole list of dos and don'ts and all sort of neurotic anal bullcrap that made it uncomfortable for even me to stay there. Within 2 days, he was already making me feel unwelcomed.

 

The whole faux landlord attitude some of these people have goes to their head. These are people who want the perks of having a roommate, but they'd likely scared off any one who tried to. To me it's not worth the money. Days Inn sounds like a place of refuge compared to some of these nut houses. Of course if it makes sense financially and it works for them...by all means.

[+ Lance_Navarro]

This happened to me almost 2 years ago with AirBNB. Before I ever even had a chance to book a property, they suspended my account. I called customer service and they kept stalling me, and then finally told me that I have violated the terms of service and like you said, they explained they don't have to provide any further explanation.

 

I figure that they must have used facial character recognition or some shit, because I was using my birth name, and a separate phone # and email than what I use professional. The really fucked up and crazy thing is that they also suspended my partners account and he's not in the sex industry at all. I now use MisterBNB, but there's not nearly as much availability and it's usually more expensive.

[corymonroe]

This happened to me almost 2 years ago with AirBNB.

Airbnb changes their user agreement quite often. A 2-year old event may not be applicable today. The law does not permit property owners listed on Airbnb to discriminate. There is no wording in Airbnb's current user agreement that says anything about escorts or escorting. However, there is wording regarding "sex offender background checks."

 

It's a lengthy read, but Airbnb leaves very few stones unturned in their user agreement. If you are an escort and your account is cancelled, the cancellation may not have anything to do with escorting. Local laws may also vary from state to state, and those details are not listed in Airbnb's user agreement. Airbnb is legally obligated to honor those.

 

I think the whole concept is sleazy

I've experienced some fabulous homes listed on Airbnb. The last word I would use to describe those experiences is sleazy.