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The original was posted on /r/bicycletouring by /u/pinkdeano on 2025-08-07 17:06:52+00:00.

Ive hosted many warmshowers guests and most of the time, they are wonderful and appreciative. On occasion, I feel taken advantage of (free accommodation, showers, laundry, meals) and they’ve taken (or attempted to take) something not offered to them. (No, my pantry is NOT a free food pantry). How do you handle this - both to their face and also in reviews. I DO read reviews. Recent guests have had many WS stays but had very few reviews. Wonder if others have experienced similar feelings of being taken advantage of (they are otherwise very kind, communicative, etc.). And how do we vet those who are simply in search of a free bed, meal, etc. so we as hosts can continue to host? Thanks.

so, any recommendations on writing reviews? Again, kind people, but their intentions seemed to be more “getting something for nothing” than the true "connection. TIA.