If a user is banned due to a relationship with another user considered to be problematic, they may return to the platform only if their problematic acquaintance objects to the ban or proves that they are not “close relatives”. Yes, the presumption of innocence does not work here.
Airbnb confirmed to Vice that they are blocking users if the company detects that they are “probably traveling” with another person who has already been blocked. The company said that while it understands the flaws of the system, it does so as a “necessary precaution”.
Source: Ferra
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