The reason I post here is the small number of rules and the efficacy of almost all the rules the owners of this home choose to set. I don't agree with them all, and there are some that would improve the experience if implemented. I've often asked the staff to take actions that they sometimes do and sometimes don't. But, it is their house and their right to do with it as they please. While we don't always agree (an unavoidable state of affairs between rational beings), I respect their approach as a whole and am willing to live with some of their choices that aren't to my liking.
In the case of this new rule, I don't have a problem with it. It actually is just a logical extension of existing rules, more of a clarification than anything else.
If I found that the owners' rules and behavior to be "oppressive" (and my rational requests went unaddressed), then I'd leave, looking for another posting home, or create one of my own.
I choose to stay as a guest in this quite rational home.
Thank you John and Mike.