This isn't the first time Airbnb has taken a stand against hate groups. Following the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, Airbnb banned accounts from impending rally attendees looking to book a place to stay for the event,Now, Airbnb is taking a page out of its own book by banning all members it identifies as belonging to a "hate group", specifically naming the Proud Boys, in advance of specific events like the Presidential Inauguration on January 20.
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The platform will also be reviewing Washington, DC reservations to cancel bookings and accounts made by those who are "violating certain community policies prohibiting violence or engaging in criminal activity." To be extra secure, Airbnb will also be running further background checks on users who may seem suspicious under the new safety plan.
Anyone found who is a part of a hate group, planning violence, or violating the policies may face legal action from the company, Airbnb said.Your morning cheat sheet to get you caught up on what you need to know in tech. Sign up to 10 Things in Tech You Need to Know Today.
Ban all black gang members. They are no darn good!
Would they be so stupid as to register under proud boys with Airbnb?