Shocking to hear about the Asian discrimination, although I enjoyed reading about the "penalty".. the punishment fits the crime and all that ;)

Although Airbnb is certainly fraught with issues, and I've experienced setbacks myself as both a guest and a host on more than one occasion, the whole concept of the average Joe/Jane turning their home into a hotel and taking the accomodation monopoly away from established hotels is too powerful to gradually wane.

Just like bitcoin, more problems will arise, but it's so innovative and popular that it will continue to endure (and thrive!)