How to avoid a bad review

❚ Don’t do this. If you’re hitching an Uber ride, be considerate. “Don’t slam the door as you enter or leave the vehicle. Don’t be rude to the driver. Don’t make a mess,” says Harry Campbell, an Uber driver who publishes a blog called TheRideshareGuy.com. For rentals, don’t leave a mess, and be polite to your host.

❚ Leave a nice review, but don’t lie.

Nice reviews lead to more nice reviews, generally. Of course, this is a problem when a guest is fishing for a good review and lies about the lodging experience. That’s probably how my Colorado Springs rental ended up with such positive reviews.

❚ Delete your account. That’s one of the most effective solutions. Just delete your account and use Lyft instead of Uber or switch to HomeAway instead of Airbnb.