[eeixlk]

Couchsurfing was an experience in radical hospitality. There was always the notion that a host / guest could be a terrible person, but there was also a review system aimed to weed out the worst. It was never as transactional as you get anything for free, but more about the acceptance that strangers could enjoy each other's company, and in exchange for hosting someone you might get a good story or cook together or share a bottle of something nice, and maybe someone would return the favor on your next trip. Of course you should still travel safely, and it is unfortunate the system didn't work perfectly. But i will always enjoy all the amazing experiences i had before the site got bought out and the community dissipated. It is truly sad someone was able to abuse so many people. It sounds like the police were judgemental and incompetent.