shocking!
I never thought I’d see a repost on LemmySays the account which has posted no new content on Lemmy.
99.999% of memes on Lemmy are reposts from Reddit lol. And it’s impossible to know if someone has posted it before at this point.
I’m cool with old memes, but I’m not down with lemmy repost from last week.
If you think most the people here made the memes being posted, you must be young lol. More than one person in the world saves memes they relate too!
I’d don’t think that, nor did I imply that. I just saw this exact post here, is all.
Yeah, most of us are trying to get Lemmy user activity and get everyone we can over by helping make it look lived. Hard to know if you’re the first here as there’s a fad with old meme’s lately, last week was beans. Yep, cans of beans lol.
Ya I’m sorry. That’s understandable. And I appreciate that. I was being non serious and somewhat grumpy.
It’s alright, I know the grumpy feeling at the moment… I’m trying to stay busy at the moment with a nasty case of the flu lol. So I figured this might help migrate traffic away from Reddit. If you’ve got memes, go for it, too! As long as we up Lemmy traffic.
You need to call ahead with hotels if you’re going to be late to check in, but otherwise, they’re good.
Edit: dont know why I’m being downvoted. Ever reserve a hotel room for a big convention and show up at 10pm of the check in date? They will give it to someone else because they’re betting on you being a no show. You gotta call them if you’re doing a late check in.
It’s so funny how it’s all come full circle. I’m back to using hotels and taxi cabs now. How crazy I would have thought that sentence 10-15 yrs ago.
Have taxi cabs started embracing apps yet? The best thing about Uber/Lyft when they started was that you didn’t have to make an actual phone call to a company and request a cab and then be told to wait ~30 mins for one to show up.
I say this as a partier who used cabs weekly for over a decade.
That being said, agreed on the hotel. I only use Airbnbs for group trips where we’re all trying to stay together. If it’s my husband and I, I’ll rack up those Hilton Honors points while not needing to do anything pre-check out please (though we never leave the room gross. Trash is always left in the trashcans and the used towels are always in the bathroom specifically).
That I’m not sure. I think they have but it must be annoying if every different cab company has their own shitty app that is nowhere near as good as lyft. We mainly use them for airport runs, so it’s not really a big deal not having an app. Scheduling them in advance is fine with us, and they’re just waiting at the airport when we get home, so no need for an app or a call.
Never have. Never will.
I read somewhere that a lot of the private equity that was used to jump start Airbnb has now been pulled back so they can generate revenue on their own.
For regular folks, this means less subsidized/cheaper rooms available now that Airbnb has to front everything versus someone propping them up.
i feel like i read this just moments ago
I read somewhere that a lot of the private equity that was used to jump start Airbnb has now been pulled back so they can generate revenue on their own.
For regular folks, this means less subsidized/cheaper rooms available now that Airbnb has to front everything versus someone propping them up.
I feel like I just read this
Ever tried to leave some luggage behind at an airbnb to go explore before checkin time / after checkout time? Yea, good luck with that. That’s the primary reason I stopped using airbnb again.
AirBNB’s can also be a real problem for the local renters who actually live where the tourists want to go.
I remember when AirBNB was new and they were giving talsk at various tech conferences. The buzz and excitement for what it could ecome was great. The person presenting at the local PyCon I was at used it to get local accomodation for cheap.
Then the greedy landlords with multiple property-portfolios got involved and it turned into yet another money making gig for everyone and his auntie. It’s turned to shit as do so many things when the lust for money overtakes it.
Every startup trys billing themselves as a new, sexy tech company, even when they’re not. It looks good to venture capitalist investors. Uber is the same way. They’re a transport company, not the next google.
I hate AirBnBs because they make housing less available for everyone, but are they really that or as expensive as hotels now? I feel like hotels are probably still more expensive.
I agree, if it’s not cheaper than a hotel, is there really a point to them?
I mean you get appliances. A kitchen and whatnot. I think it’s more fun to cook yourself instead of eating out for instance.
Depends. When I’m visiting another country I like to try out the local cuisine there instead of cooking the same shit I cook at home all the time.
Hotels have kitchenettes in most touristy type areas. Usually just the basics of a pan a pot and a couple utensils. But you can pick up everything you need nearby or through delivery.
We’ve always had those. They’re called “serviced apartments”.
my provincial government finally started cracking down on Airbnb’s this summer. can’t say I’m going to miss them
Stopped using them once my girlfriend and I found a hidden camera.
Sueing was much more stressful than just getting a regular hotel. Never again.
That is sickening. How did you find the camera?
If that happened to me I am not sure I would ever leave my house again.Look for things that point to the bed or shower that don’t need to. Fire alarms, lights, and chargers are common options. Check Amazon for common options. Also try shining you phone flashlight on them, lenses will reflect well and must be exposed obviously. They may be tucked into holes, but they still have to see something.
Turn off the lights and use your phone camera and look for a dim light. They usually have an infrared bulb to see at night.
Not all phone cameras pick up the infrared. and not all spy cameras can see in the dark. So while doing this as a preventative measure is good, please don’t let it lull you into a false sense of security.
Most phone cameras have IR filters, indeed!
Almost no front-cams have IR filters, though. So if anyone reading this tries this, use your self-facing camera.
I have a habit of using a flashlight to go to the toilet in hotels or unfamiliar places, so I don’t stub my toe or other stupid stuff when doing the nightly toilet sleep walk.
So I grab the flashlight, point it around and notice a glint from the ceiling fan. The ceiling fan didn’t have an IR remote so it didn’t make sense and yup, sure enough it was a little lens that conveniently pointed towards the bed.
Fun thing: We actually signed a waiver that the house uses cameras, since there were a view regular ones on the perimeter for security, which seemed logical. That asshole really tried to play the “but you signed that you’re okay with being filmed” card.
Airbnbs also encourage property owners to hold on to real estate for short-term rentals exacerbating the housing shortage in North America.
But, capitalism, right?
Folks that rent an Airbnb are often wanting more than a boring room (full kitchen, yard, washer/dryer), which is still without a doubt vastly cheaper than any hotel.
Sure there are shitty hosts with ridiculous rules, but those are things you should be researching in advance to paying.
I have stayed at Airbnbs across 4 states and four countries; other than one of them being cancelled due to plumbing issues, we have not had a single problem and each time it was far cheaper (~40%) and had more options than hotels.
Same here, I’ve been to Airbnbs in about 10 countries (all in Europe) and never bad a problem. Usually cheaper and more flexible than a hotel in the same area.
I’ve never had any trouble regarding cleaning fees or whatever.
I think the most crappy expirances are in the US ans some high traffic areas.
You can usually tell by reviews and crazy rules. I once tried to book in Italy and was asked to bring my own linens. So that was a no.
In general there is deals to be had, but a little common sense goes a long way.
