What Neighbors Want in 2026 — and What #Nextdoor Is Actually Delivering

#Nextdoor’s latest blog, “What Neighbors Want in 2026: Resolutions, Spending Shifts, and Community Connection,” paints a hopeful picture of neighbors seeking trust, engagement, and meaningful local connection. It’s a compelling vision — and one I agree with.

However, there’s a growing gap between what #Nextdoor claims neighbors want and how the platform actually operates.

In practice, I’ve seen:

- Comments turned off on public posts, limiting dialogue

- Legitimate questions were removed instead of being addressed

- Suspended users counted in “neighbor” metrics

- Unpaid, anonymous moderation without clear accountability

- Leadership is silent when transparency and discussion are requested

That’s not community connection — that’s controlled messaging.

What I’ve asked for is consistent and straightforward:

- Open engagement on public posts

- Clear, accountable moderation standards

- Honest metrics for advertisers and shareholders

- Leadership is willing to have honest conversations, even when they’re uncomfortable

If 2026 is truly about rebuilding trust and strengthening neighborhoods, then #Nextdoor must start by living its mission, not just marketing it.

So I’ll ask again:

What does 2026 actually look like for Nextdoor — more dialogue, or more silence?

@NiravTolia — neighbors, users, advertisers, and shareholders are watching.

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