https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/11/ahead-of-inauguration-airbnb-pledges-bans-for-anyone-involved-in-capitol-riot/ > Building on a policy that the company said has been in place since the Charlottesville protests back in 2017, Airbnb said it will take additional steps to beef up community protections for the DC metro area ahead of the presidential inauguration. > Airbnb already removes people from the platform who are associated with violent hate groups ahead of specific events, the company said.