Day 12 of 2026 — How We Got Here, and Why This Should Have Been a Conversation

Twelve days into 2026 feels like the right moment to reset the record and clearly explain how Nextdoor, #Nirav Tolia, and I arrived here.

Here is the factual sequence, as I experienced it:

- I was suspended multiple times for “spam.”

- The suspensions came from unpaid, anonymous local moderators.

- These moderators are not accountable for their decisions.

- Suspensions escalated: 3 days → 1 week → 1 month.

- I repeatedly asked what I was doing wrong and how to correct it.

- Those requests were not answered.

- The final suspension stemmed from posting multiple items in the “For Sale” section.

- I was told to post all items at once.

- I did precisely that — and was suspended again for spam.

- I asked where this rule existed in the Terms & Conditions.

- That question also went unanswered.

At that point, I took the issue to LinkedIn:

- I commented on Nextdoor’s LinkedIn page.

- I tagged #NiravTolia as co-founder and CEO.

- My feedback was removed.

- I reposted it with additional context.

- Nirav Tolia blocked me on LinkedIn.

- Comments on #Nextdoor’s LinkedIn page were then disabled.

- I heard a podcast where Nirav discussed leadership, choices, and teaching his sons lessons.

- I found publicly available reporting and criticism regarding past personal and leadership decisions, which added context to my experience.

- I continued reposting Nextdoor content with thoughtful, direct feedback.

From there:

- I purchased #NXDR stock.

- Eight Nextdoor employees viewed my LinkedIn profile.

- I posted about the real cost of silencing engagement — measured in brand equity, not just dollars.

- No one reached out.

- I found Nextdoor’s and Nirav’s accounts on X and engaged there.

- I noticed widespread dissatisfaction from other users.

- #Nextdoor went 17 consecutive days (end of 2025 into 2026) without engaging neighbors, advertisers, shareholders, or investors.

- I offered my services — and those of Karen Romero, a proven QA leader — to help fix moderator inconsistency and accountability.

- No response.

- I requested information on the 2026 shareholder meeting.

- That request remains unanswered.

And now:

- We are on Day 4 of a new cycle where #Nextdoor, its leadership, and its staff are still not connecting.

This post isn’t exhaustive — the blog on NielFlamm.com documents the whole story — but it brings everyone up to speed.

The most crucial point is this:

- Every single step above would have stopped with one conversation.

- Wouldn’t that have been the easier path?

All of my contact information is public. I’m reachable here on LinkedIn and across other platforms.

So for now, I’ll wait — like someone standing at the edge of the dance floor, ready, just waiting to be asked.

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