Not only is the video disingenuous in implying that the standard Airbnb host is someone who simply rents a room (which would not be subletting and would not be subject to nearly as many concerns), the other facts they have on the site support entirely different economic stimulus arguments, and entirely ignore the zoning and legal questions, where they know they are completely wrong.

It is frustrating to see Airbnb attempt to manipulate their way to winning. While we tend to hate people who abuse regulation to stay in power, Airbnb seems to be attempting to do the same from the other side. That they are already attempting this level of manipulation before having the level of power of the hotel lobby should give us some concern about a future in which Airbnb runs the vacation rentals game.