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I've been on NextDoor for a while. I just moved to a new area, and people don't post much on it, because there's not much to post unless there's a problem, or something wants to sell/give something away.
But where I moved from, there were numerous posts about crime, along with people asking what do to do about certain neighborhood problems.
I don't much of that in my new neighborhood, and it's really nice.
I am on it, but I'm not active, except to read what others say. Most of the posters are from neighborhoods im not familiar with, so I don't really care if their kids bike got stolen, or if the garbage truck made a rut in their lawn.
Once in awhile, I'll respond to a specific question if I know the answer. There was just a lot of buzz about an alarm company going door to door.....stuff like that.
I live in Bucks County, a Phila. suburb, and would, periodically, get invitations in the mail encouraging my household to register on Nextdoor. There were times I was tempted to join just out of curiosity, but my cowardice won out. Let me explain: At the time my house was not in tip-top shape (post-divorce, money problems, etc.) and the development did/does have a Homeowners Association. The HOA is run by some gossipy types of individuals, some of whom seem to thrive on calling residents out, if you will, on issues ranging from improper disposal of dog waste to painting a deck a darker shade than the rules allow.
Also, having lived there for many years - and knowing many of the residents - I suspected nosy types would just relish having a website like NextDoor on which to snoop and gossip about their neighbors. I thought it was bad enough that a couple of the neighbors had police scanners going at all times of the night and day.
Although I never did sign up for NextDoor while living in that community I still do wonder what information they post and how meaningful any of it is for the average person. Now that I'm no longer living there it's probably too late to find out.
In my neighborhood, most posts relate to people selling stuff (furniture, exercise equipment...), garage sales, recommendations for handymen and other services, warnings and sharing security videos (suspicious people at door..), and lost and found pets.
As a Craigslist alternative it reaches a smaller but local pool of buyers. but they are less likely to be scammers or hagglers.
The default is to use real name/real address but for privacy you can use fake name & not display your address.
I was just banned from Nextdoor.com today for actually calling the police because a neighbor was being assaulted in the middle of the intersection by where we live. Someone was actually upset that I called the police to get someone to help her. I am in disbelief. I actually told Nextdoor to ban me permanently. Yesterday I had two posters gang up on me - called me an old lady along with calling me a racist because they misunderstood my post. People read between the lines and if they do not like the person they will create drama. It's just a horrible platform -
I actually think Nextdoor was the worst thing ever invented for neighborhoods. It's great for lost pets and selling things but that's it. If you even mention the ethnicity of a perpetrator you get called out for being a racist. I find it not helpful at all and has caused hurt feelings between neighbors. I heard and then read that George Tenet EX CIA Director is a backer of Nextdoor.com. That's interesting.
Hmm...interesting.
Where I used to live in Chicago we had an incident a couple of months ago. A gang of kids/teens were biking around and apparently assaulting people. The writer had been a victim himself. Anyways...he described it all except their looks. He even had pictures but refused to post them because he didn't want to play " that political card"!!??
So I asked him...why. He said he wanted us to go to our alderman because the police refused to do anything.
Seriously !!
Houston Mayor Joins Nextdoor Social Media Platform
Neighbors can connect to discuss public safety, break ins, lost pets, local events, block parties and more on the private social network
HOUSTON, TX — A social media app that brings neighborhoods together got a major boost Tuesday when Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner promoted the app and encouraged fellow Houstonians to also join. The Nextdoor app is one way to stay in the know about what's going on in your neighborhood — whether it's finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, hearing about a rash of car break-ins, neighborhood public safety issues, community events and activities, local services and even lost pets.
Turner announced he has started using Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods, to better connect with residents on a hyper-local level. The mayor will post under the city's Nextdoor account, which was established this past May.
I just tried to join because we have one apt building in our area that has been a thorn in our side for quite awhile now.
Do you seriously have to allow them to download/import your address book from your personal email account? I can't seem to find a way around that. There is no way I am going to share all of my personal contacts with them. That makes zero sense why they would need that info other than to spam them by trying to get them to join.
I was just banned from Nextdoor.com today for actually calling the police because a neighbor was being assaulted in the middle of the intersection by where we live. Someone was actually upset that I called the police to get someone to help her. I am in disbelief. I actually told Nextdoor to ban me permanently. Yesterday I had two posters gang up on me - called me an old lady along with calling me a racist because they misunderstood my post. People read between the lines and if they do not like the person they will create drama. It's just a horrible platform -
I actually think Nextdoor was the worst thing ever invented for neighborhoods. It's great for lost pets and selling things but that's it. If you even mention the ethnicity of a perpetrator you get called out for being a racist. I find it not helpful at all and has caused hurt feelings between neighbors. I heard and then read that George Tenet EX CIA Director is a backer of Nextdoor.com. That's interesting.
That is a weird reason for banning, but honestly I do not like the race being mentioned if one isn't making a police report, why is it needed?
Is everyone supposed to be on the lookout for say, the two black men you saw doing whatever?
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