Linkable profiles for individuals

[mariha]

[draft]

If a hospex site ever starts from scratch…

Insist on individual profiles at sign up (like FB basically, no couples or groups) and then allow both hosts and travellers to link (and un-link) profiles (with the consent of each party) when they are cohabiting a house or travelling together.

It would be useful for individuals to be able to keep their friends/references etc despite changing circumstances and could also make requests from groups easier as all profiles could be automatically included in the message.

[weex]

While I don't see a way to enforce this with technology, having it be a community norm makes sense and it would be reflected in ratings if a couple or group shared a single identity.