When the Promise of Engagement Isn’t the Reality

An article like “Why share to #Nextdoor” from Newspack outlines how the platform’s integration enables publishers to reach verified neighbors and drive meaningful local engagement.

https://help.newspack.com/share-posts-to-nextdoor/

Yet what I’ve observed tells a very different story: on the very platform that promotes connection, my posts raising questions about transparency and accountability are repeatedly suppressed, engagement functions are removed, and meaningful dialogue is blocked.

If you claim a mission of “connecting neighbors” and offering true local reach, then silencing conversation and moderating through unpaid moderators under a vague suspension policy doesn’t just contradict your words — it undermines your entire value proposition.

Engagement isn’t a feature to be turned off when the conversation gets hard. It’s the foundation of trust, community, and credibility.

NielFlamm.com

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