Why is it that....

[Annette33]

.....some people here in the forum only have their "view profile" or "view Airbnb profile" buttons visible, but not the "send message" buttons on either screen?

Was that something we set up when we registered? I don't remember it.... Sometimes it's just a bit frustrating when people who post never come back, or never check the answers they received. Makes me wonder if they didn't get notified that there is an nswer, or they missed clicking the "send me an email if someone replies" button below, or they don't care.... (Not that I would want to send them a message then, but it is what made me curious about the message buttons...)

[Franck108]

Why is it not possible to send message to host ?

[Clare0]

@Franck108 If you do not yet have a confirmed reservation, use the Contact Host link to send inquires to the host.  Once a reservation is confirmed, you will receive more contact methods including telephone number.  

For security purposes, Airbnb restricts communication between host and guest to Airbnb's messaging system.  Once a reservation is confirmed you can communicate any way you want.  

Hope this helps!