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Airbnb just sent me this email. Why can't a company not be political?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:24 am
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:24 am
#weaccept
February 5, 2017
We believe in the simple idea that no matter who you are, where you're from, who you love, or who you worship, you deserve to belong. We know this is an idealistic notion that faces huge obstacles because of something that also seems simple, but isn't - that not everyone is accepted.
People who've been displaced, whether because of war or conflict or other factors, are acutely vulnerable to not being accepted. They are, quite literally, in need of a place to belong, which is why we've been inspired to take action.
We started by providing housing for evacuees of disasters and have since provided housing during 54 global disasters. We partnered with organizations dedicated to the needs of refugees around the world. And just last week, we announced that the Airbnb community will provide free housing to refugees and those recently barred from entering the US. When we announced this, there was an outpouring of interest from our community, and we were inspired to go bigger.
Today we're setting a goal to provide short-term housing over the next five years for 100,000 people in need. We'll start with refugees, disaster survivors, and relief workers, though we want to accommodate many more types of displaced people over time. To help people around the world facing displacement, we'll work with our community of hosts to find not just a place to stay, but also a place to feel connected, respected, and a part of a community again. In addition, Airbnb will contribute $4 million over the course of four years to the International Rescue Committee to support the most critical needs of displaced populations globally.
We couldn’t talk about the lack of acceptance in the world without pointing out the challenges in our own community at Airbnb. The painful truth is that guests on Airbnb have experienced discrimination, something that is the very opposite of our values. We know we have work to do and are dedicated to achieving greater acceptance in our community.
These efforts are just the beginning, and we hope you consider joining us by sharing your home with someone who is displaced or donating to organizations that assist those in need. It’s possible that a child today will grow up in a different kind of world, one where they're accepted for who they are, no matter where they are. Because we really do believe that the world is a better, more beautiful place the more we accept each other.
- The founders of Airbnb
Brian Nate Joe
© Airbnb, Inc.
Terms & Privacy
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:26 am to Rover Range
I'll still use them because I'm not "Mr. Boycott" and I like to travel.
But their ownership group is really annoying and loves to virtue signal.
But their ownership group is really annoying and loves to virtue signal.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:33 am to Rover Range
its kinda sad that helping people is seen as political these days
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:35 am to Salmon
It's kind of sad that helping people is used to make a political statement these days
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:36 am to Salmon
If it were just about helping people. That would be fine. But if you want to act like this isn't a political statement, you're being obtuse. It clearly talks about it being partly in response to American ban on Muslim countries
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:38 am to Rover Range
They're globalists.
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About Us
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone or tablet.
Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 191 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:39 am to Salmon
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its kinda sad that helping people is seen as political these days
People that have to email blast about helping people aren't doing it to help people. They are doing it for political purposes or to brag.
Truly charitable people don't go about telling everyone about all the people they help. They are humble.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:41 am to Rover Range
AirHalfwayHouse.com
AirGuiltRiddenJew.com
AirNotInMyNeighborhood.com
AirDevalueMyProperty.com
AirGuiltRiddenJew.com
AirNotInMyNeighborhood.com
AirDevalueMyProperty.com
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:41 am to BugAC
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They are doing it for political purposes or to brag.
yeah, its marketing
the same as all those commercials last night that got everyone all hot and bothered
the OP just shared his airBnB e-mail to strangers
I'd say the marketing worked
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:41 am to Pecker
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I'll still use them because I'm not "Mr. Boycott" and I like to travel.
Juat as long as it doesn't mess with your trip plans.
This is the sentiment that allows ignorance to continue throughout our lives. Juat ignore the problem because it doesn't affect you...
and please, expect a different result.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:44 am to Rover Range
Why are refugees the first thing we start with? There are many different types of homeless citizens on our streets that need help.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:49 am to Rover Range
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and we hope you consider joining us by sharing your home with someone who is displaced
Posted on 2/6/17 at 7:55 am to diat150
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many different types of homeless citizens on our streets that need help.
Helping America's own poor and destitute isn't as exciting as helping foreigners. I wonder what cause the bleeding hearts will latch on to when helping brown people becomes old hat?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:01 am to Rover Range
Businesses are people too. Why can't they have political beliefs just like they have religious ones?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:02 am to diat150
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Why are refugees the first thing we start with? There are many different types of homeless citizens on our streets that need help.
A core tenet of globalism is destroying whites
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:05 am to WW
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They're globalists.
no shite, they run a holiday accommodation company...why would it surprise you they were globalists?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:11 am to Rover Range
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Airbnb will contribute $4 million over the course of four years
Only 4 million? how tf can you house 100,000 people with 1 million a year?
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:13 am to Salmon
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yeah, its marketing
the same as all those commercials last night that got everyone all hot and bothered
the OP just shared his airBnB e-mail to strangers
I'd say the marketing worked
So then you agree, this isn't about helping people, it's about being a social justice warrior.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:31 am to Rover Range
Air BnB is under discrimination lawsuits and has received a ton of criticism for their property owners excluding certain demographics from renting their properties.
This is nothing but a PR stunt for them to point to for defense.
This is nothing but a PR stunt for them to point to for defense.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 8:33 am to Rover Range
One of the old National Review editors had a rule:
Any organization not explicitly formed as a conservative organization will become libera over time.
Any organization not explicitly formed as a conservative organization will become libera over time.
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