Taking Bets: What Are the Odds #Nextdoor Deletes My Comments Again? 🎰🤣
Over the weekend (Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025), #Nextdoor removed several of my comments… so naturally, I did what any determined neighbor would do:
👉 I added them right back.
Now that it’s late night and, I’m treating this like a daily minigame and taking bets on how long today’s comments will last:
🎲 2:1 odds they’re gone before lunch
🎮 4:1 odds a moderator “accidentally” hits delete
🃏 10:1 odds someone at #Nextdoor is reading this right now
💀 50:1 odds they let the comments live past sunset
And honestly… at this point, I feel bad for the actual Nextdoor employee managing their LinkedIn page.
You know they’re probably:
🍕 working overtime,
☕ surviving on cold coffee,
⌨️ frantically hitting “remove,”
💸 eating into the company’s resources…
…all just to delete my comments instead of, you know, helping actual neighbors.
Hang in there, mystery employee — this can’t be what you pictured when you applied for the job. 😂
Meanwhile, I’ve got time, persistence, and a sense of humor.
If/when today’s comments disappear, I’ll just add them right back.
I call it community engagement.
If any online gaming apps or platforms want to partner with the “Nextdoor Comment Survival Challenge™,” feel free to reach out. My contact info is at NielFlamm.com.
#Nextdoor #Fanduel #Draftkings #betmgm #odds #putitallonred #blackjack #probets #sportsbook
RAYE STOLE MY IDEA… So I Made “Where the Hell Is My Husband? – Version 2.2”
Okay, okay—maybe Raye didn’t literally steal my idea.
But I’m just saying… the universe works in mysterious ways.
One day, I’m minding my business, wondering (as one does), Where the hell is My Future-Ex Wife? I did a music video (ver 1.0)…
And then suddenly—BAM—Raye releases a whole song with the exact same chaotic, “this dating pool needs chlorine” energy.
Coincidence?
Probably.
But am I still telling the internet she stole my concept?
Absolutely. It’s called marketing.
So, instead of being salty, I did what any highly creative, overly caffeinated, one-legged, big-band-loving visionary would do:
👉 I made my own Version 2.2.
Bigger.
Bolder.
More dramatic.
More confused about where future ex-spouses are hiding.
And where can you enjoy this masterpiece?
Right on my site:
📌 Videos Page → Music Video Category
Let me tell you—Version 2.2 has everything:
Comedic frustration
Musical flair
A touch of “I’m tired of dating apps”
And more personality than the entire Bachelor franchise
It’s fun, it’s silly, and it may or may not summon your future spouse if played loudly enough.
And Raye… if you’re reading this 👀
Listen, queen, no hard feelings.
You made a hit.
I made Version 2.2.
We can coexist in this world of romantic confusion.
But if you don’t want to send me a royalty check for “inspiration fees,” then a dinner date will do.
I’m not picky.
I like good food, good jokes, and I’ll even pretend to be starstruck—just a little.
Just don’t make me release Version 3.0:
“Where the Hell Is My Royalty Check?”
Please go check out the video, share it, laugh at it, or send it to someone who owes you a proposal.
Enjoy!
New Video Drop: My MUSC Lab Rat Adventure + Class Shoutouts
I finally uploaded a new video to the “Life as an Amputee” section—and yes, it includes the shoutouts I promised to the MUSC Physical Therapy students who worked on me during this year’s lab.
For the last 3 years, I have volunteered as an official amputee lab rat at the Medical University of South Carolina. The students get real-world practice, I get free balance checks, bonus stretches, and a chance to crack jokes while they try not to panic about touching a prosthetic. Win–win.
During this year’s session, I told the class I’d make a video just for them… and shockingly, I followed through.
Shoutouts delivered.
I Hardly Devote Time to Being an Amputee… Somehow
Here’s the funny part: for someone who is an amputee, I barely devote any time to focusing on being one.
Why?
Because I’m too busy juggling:
Filming vlogs about movie reviews
My life as an End Stage Renal Disease patient
And maintaining my very healthy, very loud hatred of the Nextdoor platform
Being an amputee sometimes feels like the least dramatic thing happening in my life.
If you were in that MUSC classroom—this one’s for you.
Check it out under Videos → Life as an Amputee. I enjoyed the humor, dialogue, and where it looked like I was remembering everyone’s name.
More videos coming soon—because apparently, I like giving myself more shoutouts to deliver later.
Why Would a Nextdoor Employee View My Profile — But Hide Their Name?
I noticed recently that a Nextdoor employee viewed my LinkedIn profile, yet chose to keep their name hidden. And it raises several important questions:
Why keep the identity hidden?
Transparency should be a basic standard — especially for a platform that claims to connect neighbors and build trust.
Why visit my profile in the first place?
If someone from Nextdoor is following my posts, concerns, or questions, then there is clearly awareness at the company level.
And most importantly: Why hasn’t this person reached out?
If the goal is truly to strengthen communities and foster dialogue, then open communication should be the first step — not anonymous viewing from the shadows.
I’ve been vocal about transparency, data integrity, unpaid moderators, vague suspension policies, and the need for accountability within Nextdoor. If someone on their team is monitoring these discussions, I welcome a real conversation.
My contact information is public. My messages are open. And my questions have always been sincere.
Nextdoor — if you’re watching, I hope someone reaches out. Let’s have an honest dialogue.
#Nextdoor #TransparencyMatters #CorporateAccountability #Leadership #DigitalEthics #CommunityTrust
Why I Volunteer as an Amputee “Lab Participant” at MUSC — And Why It Matters for Developing Talent
Today marked my third year volunteering at MUSC’s Physical Therapy program as a real-world case study for students learning to work with amputees. I jokingly call myself their “lab rat,” (apologies, PETA) but the impact is real—for them and for me.
How This Connects to Business & L&D
As someone in Learning & Development, I see the value of experiential learning firsthand:
✔ Turning lived experience into insight
I share what helped me progress, what didn’t, and the best practices clinicians used with me—like customer-driven feedback loops used in business to improve outcomes.
✔ Building future-ready professionals
These students will treat thousands of patients throughout their careers. Helping them gain confidence now is an investment in better long-term care and stronger communities.
✔ Modeling human-centered training
Real people > simulations. Authentic scenarios build actual competence, emotional intelligence, and communication skills—key traits in any professional environment.
And yes, I still bring humor. It breaks tension, encourages engagement, and creates a safe learning space. The same principle applies in corporate training rooms everywhere.
What Students Gain
Real-world complexity instead of textbook scenarios
Immediate feedback that they can apply instantly
Confidence working with amputees for the first time
Insights from my story, challenges, and successes
Volunteering at MUSC is a reminder that the best learning happens through real experience, honest feedback, and human connection. I’ll keep showing up—with my prosthetic, my story, and a few good jokes.
#MUSC #PhysicalTherapy #ExperientialLearning #LearningAndDevelopment #HealthcareEducation #PatientExperience #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipInLearning #PTStudents #RealWorldLearning #InstructionalDesign #EmpathyInPractice