Table A3.

Categorising misbehaviours: illustrative example

Concrete form of misbehaviourDomain of role violationNature of violated normThe “location” of norm inscriptionType of misbehaviour
Host providing accommodation that is too hot (to sleep in)User as a peer-service providerUnclearAirbnb Community Standards prohibit providing uninhabitable spaces, but room temperature is not listed as an example of problematic behaviour, and it is not clear whether 93 degrees (Fahrenheit) would make the space uninhabitableUnclear
Host falsely listing air-conditioning as an amenityUser as a peer-service provider, user of the Airbnb platformFormalAirbnb Community Policy prohibits inaccurate listings
Airbnb Community Standards prohibit misrepresentation of spaces
Unprofessional
Host not informing the guest that accommodation does not have a (working) air-conditionerUser as a peer-service providerFormalAirbnb Community Standards prohibit breaking commitmentsUnprofessional
Source: Authors’ own work

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