During a recent stay at the Disney Swan hotel in Florida, I confess I did something in the bathroom I have done many times before. I used too many towels and carelessly left them on the floor. It’s not something I’ve thought much about before: I leave the hotel and who’s to know? But something struck me as I walked out the door. I would never do this as a guest staying in a place on Airbnb. I behave differently because of the reputation system in place that means not only do I rate hosts, but they rate me. Trust lies intimately between the perceptions of the two users.
The Changing Rules of Trust in the Digital Age
It’s about individuals more than institutions.
October 20, 2015
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