Contact Host fails to connect

[Brian166]

I have 3 computers, desktop, laptop, server all running linux.

I'm trying to contact a host prior to booking and click on "Contact Host"

It just sits and spins

I've tried Firefox and Chromium

Any tips for fixing this?

BTW: Web searches have come up empty

[Branka-and-Silvia0]

Did you try again? Maybe it was just bad internet connection at that moment.

You should enter dates before you can contact a host

you can give us an url to that listing so someone else here can try and see if it's possible

[Brian166]

>Did you try again? Maybe it was just bad internet connection at that moment.

>You should enter dates before you can contact a host

>you can give us an url to that listing so someone else here can try and see if it's possible

 I've been a developer since the late 80s

Yes, I tried again and with both browsers, on a couple different dates

Machine is connected, can browse airbnb's site

Have entered dates, found two properites I think interest me for xmas trip

Here's one

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14086289?checkin=12%2F23%2F2016&checkout=12%2F27%2F2016&guests=3&adults...

[Branka-and-Silvia0]

I have no problem to contact them. I entered dates, scrooled down and click on the "contact host" button and new window with contact form pop up...

I also tried to request booking , also without any problem

I am on Opera

maybe because you don't have any verifications jet? Just guessing...

[Marit-Anne0]

@Brian166

You would need to complete your profile and provide some verifications and a photo and it always help to tell a bit about yourself in your profile description.

I can contact the host in the link without any difficulty at all.  

[Brian166]

If that is the case, then the page should indicate any such dependancy.   

I've been coding since the 80s, this kind of crap bugs me to no end   

Maybe I should stick with Quality Inn this trip, no? 

[Marit-Anne0]

@Brian166

Where you prefer to stay is of course entirely up to you. Homestays are not for everybody. 

With a homestay, it is only natural that the host would like to know a little bit about the guest before accepting.  We are after all letting complete strangers into our homes, so trust and safety are concerns.

[Brian166]

My point has nothing to do with home stay vs hotel

It has to do with using the web for most/all purchases and transactions

If one needs to complete a profile before being allowed to access a site feature, then CODE should be in place to tell the user, not a never returning, spinning icon.

Amatuerish at best.

Rule#1: Don't frustrate your customers.

All I want to know is if there is parking available and that's the kind of info that should be part of the host's description without needing inquiry

[Branka-and-Silvia0]

for parking info look under "amenities"

[Marit-Anne0]

@Brian166

Point taken and I agree with you, but I am sure they have their reasons like discouraging spammers.

You cannot book without completing your profile anyway - so it is better to have your details in place before you start out using airbnb.  

If there is parking it would be an asset, and any host with a bit of brain would mention that in their listing or tick it off in the amenities section.