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     Airbnb, an online home rental platform, has gained its popularity over the recent years, and become one of the best apps to have. However, locals of many tourist attractions do not seem to see eye to eye with its users. Ever since its __6__ in 2008, Airbnb has attracted millions of property owners to list their rooms on the websites.

     Despite its instant success, Airbnb is met with __7__ in cities like Tokyo, Barcelona and Berlin. Arguments over such issues as licensing, taxes or regulation enforcement recur. While Airbnb helps __8__ economy by bringing more tourists to the neighborhoods, it is sometimes unpopular with local residents. They are afraid that long-term tenancies will become fewer because short-term rentals are more __9__. Some people are facing being forced to leave their apartments just because their landlords are turning their properties into B&Bs. In addition, others are worried that such a drastic increase short-term lets may alter the atmosphere of the neighborhood.

   In Edinburgh, a lot of local residents feel the essence of the Old Town is being slowly eaten away. It seems that the __10_ from popular tourist attractions cannot be too discreet in regulating listings on Airbnb.