I just declined a reservation and now I find that I have to send a message to the person requesting

[Laurie98]

the reservation. Why has this changed? I am uncomfortable with this change. It wasn't like thia the last time I declined a request. Hosts should be able to decline easily except for discrimination, of course.

[Cynthia-and-Chris1]

How would they know if it's discrimination if you didn't include a message?  Just send a message to your guest saying you're sorry you have had to decline their request, but you feel their request isn't suited to your listing.