Airbnb sometimes offers a good user experience but it's not hard to understand that Airbnb is not benefiting the city's population. And I really don't mind going to a hotel. Actually I prefer it since I have a better idea of what to expect. Good for Barcelona, let the world follow their example!

[–] wesley@yall.theatl.social 13 points 4 months ago

I think it can benefit in certain situations. Like when we traveled to a European country we stayed in an AirBnB that was being rented out while the family who lived there was in summer vacation. So they essentially got to subsidize their vacation with Airbnb.

As far as units that are permanently Airbnb style short term rentals though I agree. Terrible for the actual residents in the city.