I suspect that opinions about 230's relevance to AirBnB fall along the same line that separates people who believe that AirBnB simply applies liquidity to a creaky housing market and those people who believe that cities have a role in regulating housing that's worth protecting.
Liberalism vs. Libertarianism.
AirBnB has saved some travelers some money, and it's made some other people some extra money. AirBnB has also driven up the cost of housing by reducing inventory. And AirBnB is clearly not just a listing or hosting service: they conduct the transaction, provide insurance, and run ad campaigns. Craigslist they are not.
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Liberalism vs. Libertarianism.
AirBnB has saved some travelers some money, and it's made some other people some extra money. AirBnB has also driven up the cost of housing by reducing inventory. And AirBnB is clearly not just a listing or hosting service: they conduct the transaction, provide insurance, and run ad campaigns. Craigslist they are not.
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