Selective “Neighborliness”? A Missed Moment for Connection

One thing caught my attention this holiday weekend.

Nextdoor — a platform built on the idea of connecting neighbors — didn’t take a moment to acknowledge Easter or Passover.

And I have to ask…

Why?

Isn’t that the simplest form of being neighborly?
A message of hope. A moment of unity. A small gesture that says, “ We see you.

We’ve seen posts for:

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

But nothing for:

• Passover

• Easter

• Hanukkah

• New Year’s

That inconsistency stands out.

Especially on a platform where:

• User posts are moderated inconsistently

• Content is flagged or removed without clear reasoning

• “Community standards” feel… haphazard at best

So again — why not take the opportunity to bring people together?

With all the engineers, product managers, and resources, couldn’t something as simple as a scheduled holiday message be implemented?

It’s not complicated.

It’s intentional.

The good news? Greek Orthodox Easter is coming up.

Maybe that’s the one that matters.

Or maybe — just maybe — consistency, inclusion, and genuine connection should matter more.

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