The Email That Started Everything — September 21, 2025

On September 21, 2025, I sent what should have been a simple clarification email to Nextdoor support. I asked one basic question:

Where in the ULA / Terms & Conditions does it state I’m not allowed to post more than one item for sale in a given period?

That question was never answered. Instead, silence followed. Then suspensions. Then the actions are carried out with no citations, no guidance, and no human follow-up. That unanswered email became the spark that started this entire crusade—not because I wanted conflict, but because a platform built on “connection” chose not to connect.

This could have ended that week if someone—anyone—from #Nextdoor had replied with a paragraph, a link, or a policy reference. It didn’t. And that posture reflects culture. Culture starts at the top.

As a shareholder, I can’t ignore the broader implications. If a major acquirer—say #ElonMusk, #JeffBezos, or #TimCook—were to buy #Nextdoor Holdings at roughly $2.00/share, the economics would be significant. Nirav Tolia reportedly holds a substantial Class B position—an outcome that would reward leadership even as users, advertisers, and investors question where the value went. He would receive an estimated $40 million payday.

This isn’t personal. It’s procedural. It’s about transparency, accountability, and answering reasonable questions with citations—especially when enforcement actions follow.

One email. One unanswered question. That’s all it took.

If connection is the mission, then response is the minimum bar.

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