topic Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR? in Community Chat

DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:16:48 GMT

Just wondering if anyone here uses NEXTDOOR instead of or along with FACEBOOK.

I am only on this forum and NEXTDOOR, no other social media sharing. You can only be signed up for one account so if you have homes in different locales, you are out of luck. Has anyone found a way around this?

I have found useful info on NEXTDOOR, mostly contractors and businesses to use or stay away from.

What has been your experience?

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

I am still oxox — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:23:27 GMT

Nextdoor is not at all like Facebook, you can not pick and choose the people your messages are directed to. As far as I am concerned its pretty worthless, lots of people complaining about things in their lives

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

FranandZoe — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:27:21 GMT

I use it. (I'm on FB too.) It's nice for a lot of things - recs and warnings for different businesses for example, lost and found pets, warnings about sketchy people going door to door, crime in the area, etc., other notifications. Lot of cr** on there too though. Like everywhere lol.

Could you use a different email address for a different home?

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

Kachina624 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:49:31 GMT

@tends2dogs. Once in awhile I pick up some useful information on NextDoor but I find it's mostly lost dogs and people who can barely express an idea trying to complain about something petty. I never before realized we had such a low literacy rate.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:38:03 GMT

Hey there, @tends2dogs! Hope to see you soon on MAFS season 18 when it starts.

Sometimes I use Nextdoor but I get to many emails if I respond to anything. I don't want to be as involved with them as I am on here and the other forum associated (in a way) with.

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de1rdre — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:50:36 GMT

Mostly useless and annoying. It can be helpful getting recommendations on contractors/services/physicians. However, Nextdoor contains more and more ads, which provide revenue to support the free site. It is almost impossible to limit posts your close neighborhoods, since the default for posting goes to everyone, resulting in many notices about irrelevant matters. Some threads devolve into ****** for tat arguments.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

beckyb1012 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:53:38 GMT

I have never heard of it until now.

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Stray — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:54:49 GMT

I do but since I live in NJ on the Hudson River, my neighborhood extends to NYC. I don’t really care what’s going on in NY neighborhoods & most of the postings are from NY residents. Once in a while a person may post re to my real neighborhood.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:57:51 GMT

Once in a great while, I find useful information on Nextdoor but not often. I just look at it once in a while. Where I live, there are daily posts from people looking for handouts. That or posting lost/found pets.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:00:34 GMT

I have been on NextDoor for years; I find it iinvaluable for keeping up to date about city planning, new development, and how it may impact uss. I also like seeing city council agendas and hearing from our representative who is on every day.

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deeva — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:05:16 GMT

I used to use Nextdoor, but it has deteriorated into people complaining about every minor thing that's happening. And if you disagree with someone you're met with name calling.

I've never used Facebook.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:11:11 GMT

@FranandZoe wrote:
I use it. (I'm on FB too.) It's nice for a lot of things - recs and warnings for different businesses for example, lost and found pets, warnings about sketchy people going door to door, crime in the area, etc., other notifications. Lot of cr** on there too though. Like everywhere lol.

Could you use a different email address for a different home?

I thought about the different email thing. I am on it down south, but it was through an invite. I guess I need to investigate how to get on without an invite.

I noticed a lot more ads and there have been a few people asking for $$. I like the crime warnings.

Someone also posted a picture of a big black bear walking across their driveway. It was captured on their RING.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:13:46 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie Glad to hear from your. I am planning to tune in again to the next season of MAFS. What the heck........I hope it isn't another season of regretting the time spent on watching. LOL

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:15:06 GMT

@de1rdre We have had good luck with physician and dentist recommendations. It is good to hear real experiences.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:16:49 GMT

@Trailrun23 That is great that your representative is that involved.

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BirkiLady — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:32:18 GMT

I've been on the Committee for Nextdoor for about 10 or 12 years. When asked, it was a nice site with pertinent information about the City and new developments or changes.
Over the last few years it has evolved into a "lost and found" site for pets; or pictures of pets . . . which I find boring & obnoxious.

I've tried to write a letter terminating my position on the Nextdoor Committee, but no idea who or where to send it locally. Beginning to think I'm stuck with this position until I pass away and they read my obit in the paper!

ETA: I do put neighbors in touch with plumbers, HVAC, lawn care, new windows & installation, tree trimmers/arborists, repairing sprinkler systems, painters, masonery work, concrete repair or new concrete pouring, roofers, electrician, additions or decks, bath/kitchen remodels, remove popcorn ceilings, drywalling, insulation, woodworking, carpet stretching, new carpeting/laying, tile, tile & wood flooring, etc.
I only recommend contactors and companies I have used for my own home and am able to personnally recommend.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

sunshine45 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:19:39 GMT

i have and use both facebook and NEXTDOOR.

i have two NEXTDOOR accounts for two different residences in two different states. i have a FACEBOOK account for personal use and for business use.

NEXTDOOR has tons of advertising and tons of whining/shaming, plus lots of lost pets. Lots of people trying to override the "rules" of posting.

FACEBOOK for me is quite different, although there is lots of advertising on there. not as much whining. i find it to be overall more positive than NEXTDOOR.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:20:41 GMT

What does being on the Committee involve? Are you a moderator? I would think there would be a link somewhere that you could go to and get off it.

Re: DO YOU USE NEXTDOOR?

Desertdi — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:33:04 GMT

@deeva wrote:
I used to use Nextdoor, but it has deteriorated into people complaining about every minor thing that's happening. And if you disagree with someone you're met with name calling.

I've never used Facebook.

@deeva Same thing with "my" NEXTDOOR. People with an "agenda" who bombard you to join "their" organization....

I am an original homeowner in this neighborhood, and I expect some respect. AND...there are several neighborhood groups that have sprung up...and I blocked them all. di

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:34:34 GMT

I use both at times. I like FB for keeping in touch with family and old friends. It can be useful for neighborhood associations in my urban neighborhood. Nextdoor is especially useful for finding lost pets,porch pirates, etc.

I had a nice honest neighbor a street over with same # address that recieved my QVC package and posted a question (of course he required proof ) about the misdirected pkg. I messaged him and got my pkg. with thanks to him.