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[–] bassomitron@lemmy.world 103 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I really hope that they're joking. Then again, part of the problem hotels have against Airbnb is that there are regulations that hotels have to comply with that Airbnbs don't (in most cities, I know some cities have put restrictions on Airbnb and more eventually will). So if they're not joking, I can see in that context why it could be a serious question.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 78 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Maybe it's a generational thing, or it's because the Internet let's everyone say what they're thinking, but there's been a ton of things being uselessly reinvented these past few years.

I have a feeling it's just because people try to find new ways to scam others though.

Edit:
Lol there's even another post showing someone reinventing libraries

[–] Uranium3006@kbin.social 41 points 1 year ago

it indeed is scamming. it's also taking advantage of the fact that you can circumvent laws by being an app that does a regulated thing and get away with it for several years because the average politician is 80 and needs interns to help them send an email. straight up ignoring laws by using an app as a cover also allows you to get VC funding by posing as a tech company. tech companies have a history of growing stupid fast and have a theoretical potential userbase of all 8 billion people thanks to the internet so by being an app you can pretend your unlicensed taxi company or unlicensed hotel company is the next google or amazon.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

reinventing libraries

That happens quite often.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Atleast it's a good positive thing to reinvent.

[–] LostXOR@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not if you reinvent it in a worse way.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Dammit, I was trying to be positive!

[–] wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve seen many hotels in air bnb.

[–] nilaus@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

I see many airbnbs on hotel booking platforms.

[–] KingGordon@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Johnny Rose thinks it would work.

[–] AngryHumanoid@reddthat.com 10 points 1 year ago

It sounds risky, you may find yourself up... Chocolate Creek without a popsicle stick.

[–] clearedtoland@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

You know, bet they could use an Apothecary while they’re at it.

[–] jaamesbaxterr@lemmy.ninja 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This reminds me of an article I just saw. Uber is partnering with taxi companies in LA to provide rides. Congratulations, you re-invented something that already exists. Lol

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago

One of the two taxi companies in my city started letting their drivers do doordash/grubhub between fares

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] tostiman@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago
[–] Pistcow@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

At least you wouldn't need to hire room cleaners...

[–] qwertyWarlord@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

It's all in the imagery. Motels are dirty and scary, Airbnb is not.

[–] TheJims@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

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[–] Ater@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

My towns local realtor group (there's only like three total) bought a dying motel and converted the rooms into the absolute shittiest "studio apartments" with like a hot plate and a mini fridge.