Hi @Ann72 ,
I think this platform is a two-way street, and hosting and 'guesting' are but two sides of the same coin.
Whilst it is understandable why the hosts would find great benefit by being a part of these online discussions, I believe that guests should display an equal amount of interest in sharing our viewpoints, our highs, and our lows when using this platform. This should not turn into a complaint register (There are avenues for such redressal) but rather an opportunity for guests to sho what made a place (or a certain experience) unique. I don't think I will be way off the mark when I say that as a host you can vouch that no two guests are alike, and that they all take away something from the interaction; more often than not this would be dependent on the guest's predisposition and his 'travel ethos'.
As Gilbert K. Chesterton has quoted - The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. The greatest rewards of being an Airbnb member, either as a host or a guest, is this ability to grow as a person, to learn from different cultures, to be exposed to different viewpoints, to learn that there is more than one way of living. This is true for me at least, with every travel experience - good or bad - making me a more resourceful, accomodating and mindful traveller.
@Lizzie - 'Guesting' is a great word 😉
Best,
Jason