Renters ask questions using a booking

[D-G0]

Renters often use a booking to ask questions with no intent on booking. I have received spam as well as guests asking questkons using a new booking that eventually leads to a lack of response or decline which affects your acceptance rate. Please prohibit this practice.

[Stephan2]

I had spam two times now from commercial parties that want to help me by hosting when I am on holiday. They work with fake bookings to get my attention. 

[Bruce28]

I disagree.  I've helped many potential guests make decisions with information that I've provided.  The host's ability to communicate with potential guests - before a reservation is made - is an essential element.

[Andrea311]

Give potential guests another avenue to ask questions without having to select a fake DATE to get answers to questions.

[Dave28]

I too have had guests book but only ask a question. Most recently it was a fella asking how many times my home is rented since he was looking at purchasing something in the area.

[Wendy32]

The most annoying of these are questions that are already answered on the site, like " do you take dogs?" They just try it on in case you'll make an exception. The other most popular question is " can you give me some directions" these too are on the site but as people's attention spans are becoming shorter & shorter, they just don't read anything!

[Paula-And-Bernie0]

Same issue here in winter haven. ..

Does anyone know if airbnb resolved/or working on this?

Thank you 

Paula