Why I Created the “I Hate Nextdoor” Facebook Group
I’ve officially launched the Facebook Group “I Hate Nextdoor.”
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423019659311825/
This group exists for one simple reason: transparency.
Over the past months, I’ve heard from — and personally experienced — what it’s like to be temporarily or indefinitely suspended from Nextdoor with little to no explanation, limited recourse, and often nothing more than an automated response that says “we’re sorry for the frustration.”
That’s not accountability. And it’s not a connection.
What This Group Is For
This group is a public record of lived experiences. It’s a place where users can share:
Where the issue occurred (city/neighborhood)
What they were suspended for (as stated by Nextdoor)
When it happened
Who was involved (moderators, support, automated systems — no doxxing)
Why they believe the suspension occurred
What actions they took to appeal or resolve it
The outcome (reinstated, ignored, permanently suspended, still waiting)
No speculation. No pile-ons. Just facts, timelines, and outcomes.
Who This Is For
This group is intentionally visible to:
Users deciding whether to stay on the platform
Small businesses considering whether to spend advertising dollars
Advertisers evaluating reach and engagement claims
Media researching moderation practices
Investors & shareholders assessing governance, risk, and transparency
If a platform claims to connect neighbors, then the experience of neighbors who are removed from that connection matters.
What This Group Is Not
Let’s be clear:
This is not harassment
This is not defamation
This is not an attack on individual employees
This is not coordinated abuse
It is documentation, discussion, and shared experience.
Important Disclaimer
This Facebook Group is independent and unaffiliated with Nextdoor.
The name “Nextdoor” is used solely for descriptive and nominative purposes to identify the platform being discussed.
I do not own, represent, or speak on behalf of Nextdoor.
All posts reflect the personal opinions and firsthand experiences of individual members.
Members are responsible for ensuring their posts are truthful, non-defamatory, and based on their own experiences.
Why This Had to Exist
If there were clear moderation rules, transparent appeals, real human follow-up, and public accountability, this group wouldn’t be necessary.
But when:
suspensions are inconsistent,
explanations are vague,
appeals go unanswered,
and users quietly disappear from the platform…
…the only remaining option is public documentation.
Sunlight doesn’t destroy trust.
Silence does.
If This Resonates
If you’ve been suspended, silenced, or confused by the process — join the group.
If you’re a business, advertiser, journalist, or investor — read the posts.
If you believe platforms should stand behind their mission, help keep this conversation visible.
Connection starts with honesty.
— Niel Flamm
