It seems to me as if a lot of new hosts have not read the various Air policies judging by the same help questions being asked repeatedly in the forum. Most common is the calendar being blocked and other penalties for cancelling. This makes me think that hosts are being given the keys to a highly sophisticated car without a licence to drive it. Here's my idea:
Just as you are ready to make the listing live, Air can ask a couple of questions of the nature they see as most important, and if you tick the correct answer your listing goes live. Otherwise you have to get the questions right first.
As an example:
If I cancel a booking, will:
1. Nothing happen
2. My calendar will become permanently blocked and there may be financial and ranking penalties involved
Instant Booking means
1. Guests may book your accommodation without prior conversation
2. Guests can book but I can cancel if I am waiting for a better stay or I don't like the guest
or whatever Air sees as the most important/common misunderstandings.
It is a while since I joined and I don't know how the site guides new hosts but I know for sure many have no idea of what kind of vehicle they are given the keys to. Just a thought!