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Even when it's illegal? Is this an action that you consider moral but illegal (re: CAN-SPAM and various state laws)? Should AirBnB's investors be worried about the potential liability of lawsuits?

> Each separate email in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act is subject to penalties of up to $16,000

- http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus61-can-spam-act-complia...




I'm very curious if they misrepresented the nature of their growth to their investors. If they did, they could be in violation of securities laws, in addition to CAN-SPAM.




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