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Quartz and the New York Times are the few sites that don't see this simply as a new Vs. old economy challenge. It's a responsible company Vs. company eager for an IPO one.

Hosts like Warren are the greatest evangelists of the sharing economy. But when they have to suffer financially they become the worst spokesmen.

Airbnb isn't all grown up and in the clear yet, but it is making some changes to cope with some of its more stubborn challenges.

The Mayor's Office, Airbnb, and SFO all talk about an ongoing "dialogue" and "conversation," but any timelines are vague and the city’s own neighborhood associations, let alone its residents, aren't yet part of the discussion. The sharing economy will one day be regulated in San Francisco, but there's still much work to be done.

HomeAway and Airbnb are both moving fast to expand in what will likely become their fastest growing market, after their base in North America, as travel and tech adoption booms throughout Asia.

HomeAway is mimicking Airbnb's pay-per booking model in some ways, although HomeAway isn't getting into peer-to-peer apartment rentals in any big way just yet.

Sharing economy is the new new thing and companies large and small that unlock the value of underutilized assets using digital platforms will help redefine large swathes of industries across the spectrum.

Chesky's statement at the PandoMonthly event about Airbnb working with local authorities conflicts with interviews we did with local authorities. They characterized discussions with Airbnb as a "one-way street" trying to legalize their business model.

One would hope that a company that has the ears of both the youngest and the most affluent travelers would take its responsibilities seriously: Not only by the way they handle the legal side of the issue, but also in how they lead the conversation in addressing the questions that these laws raise.

The room-booking site has made recent efforts to boost its local wisdom with products featuring neighborhood best of lists and tips from residents and Airbnb users. Localmind's integration may help it improve the type of advice it can offer.