Here is our review of Nextdoor social neighborhhod app and we would like for you to share your opinion on the social neighbor app. Below you will read why I created an account, and also why I had that account deleted for concerns with privacy.
About Nextdoor
The Nextdoor neighborhood app claims it is a private social network for neighborhoods. They encourage users to use the platform to build stronger and safer neighborhoods.
The company is based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2008 and launched in the United States in October 2011. Users of this social network have to submit their real names and real addresses to the website. Their posts which are made to the website are available only to other Nextdoor members living in the same neighborhood, or proximity.
Nextdoor Partnerships
The company exchanges services with government agencies such as the California Secretary of State’s office and the District of Columbia Board of Elections. These public agencies collect and present voter-education information, such as voting locations and voter registration deadlines. This is offered as a link in the Nextdoor platform for members in those neighborhoods. (from wikipedia)
Wikipedia also states “Starting around 2015, concerns about Nextdoor being used for racial profiling within neighborhoods arose around the country.”
Do you feel safe with that? I don’t!
Your Privacy with this Social Neighbor App
You might want to read the Nextdoor privacy page. Pay particular attention to section 8 where they discuss the (Sharing information with third parties). If that link does not work, do a google search for Nextdoor Privacy It is not very easy to find the Nextdoor privacy policy from their website or social app.
I’ll be honest with you, on Twitter I never use my real name. On Facebook I keep my profile private and restrict you can see my information. But on the Nextdoor social network I had to use my real name, and they even verify your address…
Their privacy statement concerned me. I just did not want neighbors around me, who might like me or not like me, to know about what I post and everything I say on this social network.
Finances and Privacy Concerns
I don’t know about their finances, but I did want to find some information that raised more concerns for me. Wikipedia also states: “In May 2019, Nextdoor raised $123 million at $2.1 billion valuation.”
I am not a financial analysts, but I do understand that ‘Raising’ money means taking on investors. If they are Raising money, it leads me to believe that they are not yet a profitable company.
To me; this means that they are loosing money, and they are allowing people and other companies to buy shares in their company.
My next question is who and why would anyone be investing in a company that collects this much information on people, and what they discuss. Don’t forget that your profile and information you share is geo tracked.
Reviews of Nextdoor Social App
Have you browsed around for reviews of Nextdoor? Almost everywhere I turn I see bad reviews, horrible reviews and then some that say they love it. There are numerous complaints of people having their profiles deactivated, being censored, neighbors picking fights, neighbor harassing and stalking other neighbors.
If you look at their BBB you will see how many complaints they have. There are even some complaints about scams taking place, even though I think they remove scammers quick.
Now, I completely understand most people search and write reviews when they have a problem. Not too many people just do a search in order to write a positive review.
I can see where sharing information with your neighbors would be beneficial. Sure it’s nice to share information about situations that are happening around the neighborhood, crime, or even ask for suggestions.
What I think the Nextdoor app is good for:
Is Facebook a better social neighbor experience?
Even though facebook also has their privacy concerns, it does have safety and security features where you can control your privacy much better. I personally follow my local police department on Twitter and ge their alerts when something is going on around the neighborhood or even road closures. You might want to consider opening up a facebook group for your neighborhood.
My Experience with the Nextdoor Neighbor social network
Well I already mentioned how I had my profile deleted. I did not want to use my real name. I changed my name to something that was not offensive, but just not my real name. Apparently this is not in accordance with their terms of use. The terms of use they post state that you must use your real name and not a pseudonym. They go on to say “except in circumstances that, in Nextdoor’s sole judgment, warrant an exception.” This means that they can raise exception, but they are the only ones who can make that exception. I wonder who they make an exception for, rich people, politicians, police officers, their employees?
There are numerous news articles that I have read where neighbors have gotten into fights and even shooting over things said on the nextdoor social app. The fact that you have to give them all this private information, and people who live within a close proximity can see what you post and what you say just raises a huge concern to me.
What is your opinion on Nextdoor?
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shelly - November 25, 2020 @ 21:34
nextdoor discriminates
accuses people of having sex offenders living at their address so they can boot you out
if you support trump you will get booted even if you have a political room
it’s for the far left
there leads are unfair and private message you and harrasss you
nextdoor discriminates
accuses people of having sex offenders living at their address so they can boot you out
if you support trump you will get booted even if you have a political room
it’s for the far left
there leads are unfair and private messa
Paul - October 20, 2020 @ 19:49
Terrible waste of time. Want to learn how shallow-minded, petty, politically biased, and intolerant your neighbors are? Join Nextdoor. Don’t know what cyberbullying or censorship mean, or haven’t experienced them? Join Nextdoor. I quit Twitter and Facebook for similar reasons. Now, I quit Nextdoor. Couldn’t be happier.
Terrible waste of time. Want to learn how shallow-minded, petty, politically biased, and intolerant your neighbors are? Join Nextdoor. Don’t know what cyberbullying or censorship mean, or haven’t experienced them? Join Nextdoor. I quit Tw
Carol James - August 5, 2020 @ 23:54
Nextdoor sites itself as ‘bringing neighbors together helping the community’, 100% a lie! This is a platform for hate speech, cyber bullying and creating hear in a community. The company continues to know and allow this, if you speak up – you are cut off, there is 1 narrative and only extreme liberal opinion is allowed!
Here’s an example of what they allowed and approved;
Thomas Gardner, Oakland, CA “Don’t know what was done to this poor guy, Peter but I do know the symptoms he’s exhibiting strongly resemble what is often referred to as “small d–k complex” — a mild pathology but a pathology none the less. Poor Guy”
*BM to WM.
Nextdoor sites itself as ‘bringing neighbors together helping the community’, 100% a lie! This is a platform for hate speech, cyber bullying and creating hear in a community. The company continues to know and allow this, if you speak up &
Derek - September 22, 2019 @ 08:57
If you have an account with nextdoor close it. They sell your information and are the worst. All everyone talks about is nonsense, lost dogs, found pets, and neighbor disputes. If you want neighborhood gossip and that is what you are into, then maybe it’s for you.
My recommendation, use twitter. Most local governments now have a twitter page and live update things happening in your neighborhood.
If you have an account with nextdoor close it. They sell your information and are the worst. All everyone talks about is nonsense, lost dogs, found pets, and neighbor disputes. If you want neighborhood gossip and that is what you are into, then maybe
Jennifer - September 3, 2019 @ 07:14
Nextdoor is the worst. It’s all about who lost a cat, and stupid chat junk. It’s hardly anything positive, always bad mouthing. Everyone in your neighborhood sees what you says and then criticizes you. I had the nextdoor app for two months and could not take it anymore. just deleted it to never see it again.
Nextdoor is the worst. It’s all about who lost a cat, and stupid chat junk. It’s hardly anything positive, always bad mouthing. Everyone in your neighborhood sees what you says and then criticizes you. I had the nextdoor app for two month
Bob - August 2, 2019 @ 06:18
In May 2019 our community was dealing with the effects of major road closure and rerouted traffic. In addition to sharing these issues our neighbors were encountering a major storm which resulted in numerous road closures and power outages. Neighbors comments on Nextdoor quickly informed other neighbors and officials of problems. With power outages affecting internet access posting from cellphones was important.
It is also nice to see posts of things being given or sold and services needed or offered. I highly recommend Nextdoor.
In May 2019 our community was dealing with the effects of major road closure and rerouted traffic. In addition to sharing these issues our neighbors were encountering a major storm which resulted in numerous road closures and power outages. Neighbors
Maggie - July 26, 2019 @ 12:10
Nextdoor fails to take into account that not all neighbors are friendly and safe. I question what the true endgame of Nextdoor is, as they refuse to allow you to only use first names. Recently, I was stalked and harassed by neighbors who think it is okay to racially profile and put up questionable, second hand stories about an incident involving another person from another site and the “supposed” men of a certain ethnicity that did not do anything to her, she just “felt” suspicious. It wasn’t until I filed a formal complaint to Nextdoor that they took the post down. The point being that they do not monitor the content that is put up and leave the site open for people to post whatever they want. The creators of this app seem oblivious to the fact that we don’t live in some utopian society where every single neighbor is as wholesome as The Andy Griffith Show and that we don’t want to reveal our full identities to a possible crazed neighbor. There was a mob mentality forming on the particular post and the damage has already been done. They just open themselves up to lawsuits.
Nextdoor fails to take into account that not all neighbors are friendly and safe. I question what the true endgame of Nextdoor is, as they refuse to allow you to only use first names. Recently, I was stalked and harassed by neighbors who think it is
Scott - July 12, 2019 @ 12:08
I have been on this site for 3 years and posted maybe 3 times! I made a very valid post about terrible dog owners walking their out of control dogs, I was attacked by 3 people ruthlessly and I defended myself keeping my cool. I might add, I have 25 people like my post. I was called a Bigiot, Bully, said I slandered people and, was told to move. My post was up for two days and somehow they closed my account and refuse to open it back up. I regret ever signing up for this terrible platform. Thanks for nothing
I have been on this site for 3 years and posted maybe 3 times! I made a very valid post about terrible dog owners walking their out of control dogs, I was attacked by 3 people ruthlessly and I defended myself keeping my cool. I might add, I have 25 p