Hello. My husband and I are new to hosting and have been reading on and off throughout the last 4 months in these community message boards.
First, I understand we're here to support one another. Second, majority of what I read are complaints and not just a warning for others; therefore, posts which are more about complaints become gossip.
Third, as hosts, we're here to provide a great stay and create great connections with guests, hosts, etc., while I see majority of us are hosting to gain extra income on the side or even quit our full-time job.
While my husband and I both work from home, at our own schedule, we haven't experienced any negative guests. My heart does have empathy for hosts who have though. While at the same time, it's more of a person's own responsibility to be aware in their thinking, feeling, and doings in life... which the Universe (God) "gives back in reflection" -- a mirror, of what our inner world actually is, based with our interaction with how our "world" is... Hence, without knowing this on a spiritual level, with different layers and depths like an onion, yes, others will experience "bad guests" more than others..
The good thing is, those are lessons, which are more for us to be a higher example and a responsibility for us in how we respond to our future guests, our community (on-line or off), and still continue to love/like the person(s), but not their negativities..as we correct them..
Best of prayers and your future journey in hosting,
Neriza
(Ner-risa)