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0 pointsrdtsc2y ago0 comments

> Hosts can’t use outdoor cams to keep tabs on indoor spaces

That might be easy to game either way. Hosts can claim they didn’t keep tabs, just had a hunch to come over and check; and guests can claim the camera in the yard could see some part of the interior through a window and ask for a refund.

One interesting effect is that now hosts with hidden cameras can't offer the footage as proof during disputes.

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pi-e-sigma2y ago

Sure they can. They simply 'forget' that there was a camera there but when a dispute comes up then they suddenly realize that actually there was one and surprisingly there is relevant footage, too.

rdtscOP2y ago

That might work once but then they'll have to be more creative. And, of course, it would depend on the consequences of breaking the "no camera" rule. If they can show the guest smashing an expensive TV or something, it might be worth the consequences.

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