Hello to all,
I was very disapointed when Airbnb decided to hyde the guest's picture before we accept them.
This must be clearly said again : we welcome people in our homes (mainly with joy), but for me it cuts the necessary trust.
Since time has passed, I can say that I would not have accepted at least 3 people if I could have seen their picture before, and that feeling was confirmed after knowing them.
I precise that I offer different couches, an open-space loft where I sleep at 2 meters of the guests, and a private appartment (soon another one more).
Besides, this is an incredible discrimating situation : the guests can see us, but not us !! How can Airbnb, always talking about anti-discrimations, let this situation ?!
My position now became much clearer, and I would count on other hosts suffering from this too, to do the same and to make us hear : I mention on my listings that viewing the lack of profile picture, in case they have no reviews they should not do any request, I would automatically decline it, whatever is the cost for me.
I confirm I am sad with this and I lost my trust on guests till I know them (while before I could have it immediately seing their pictures), but I still hope this changes (or maybe other same business companies grewing up with different policies, more favorable to the hosts).
Thank you anyway to be able to express it here, and for your attention.
Best regards to all.
(English is not my mother tongue)