This is an interesting post. I wanted to ask about the following: "I played it nicely by just asking a discount to the host." How does that work from the host's

This is an interesting post. I wanted to ask about the following: "I played it nicely by just asking a discount to the host." How does that work from the host's standpoint? I can certainly understand the inconvenience, and given the description of the experience with ABB customer service, is unpleasant and unacceptable. BTW, as young entrepreneurs, we are big fans of the AirBNB success story (see our profile). Consequently, we are always keenly watchful for AirBNB's continued success and other experiences.