Mercy in Theaters: First Impressions (Spoilers Clearly Marked)

I caught Mercy in theaters and went in intentionally light on expectations—no trailer deep-dives, no plot breakdowns, just a seat, a screen, and an open mind.

A quick heads-up: my video review does include a BIG spoiler, and I clearly let you know before it comes up so you can stop watching if you haven’t seen the movie yet.

Without giving anything away here, Mercy leans heavily on tension and pacing rather than spectacle. It’s the kind of movie that asks you to stay locked in, pay attention to small details, and sit with the discomfort it creates. Chris Pratt delivers a more restrained performance than in some of his past roles, which fits the film’s tone well.

What surprised me most is that the movie adds an unexpected layer tied to recovery—and I spend time discussing that angle in my review. It’s not heavy-handed, but it’s there, and depending on your own experiences, it may land a little closer to home than you expect.

I recorded a full review where I break down what worked, what challenged me, and how that recovery element plays into the story—again, with clear spoiler warnings before anything is revealed.

👉 Watch the full review on NielFlamm.com → Videos → Movie Reviews

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#Mercy #MovieReview #InTheaters #ChrisPratt #Recovery #FilmDiscussion #SpoilerWarning #MovieThoughts #NielFlamm

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

Same Playbook, Early Weekend — A Missed Moment for Connection

It looks like Nextdoor is sticking to its familiar playbook again. No engagement today. Calling it an early weekend on Thursday. The thinking must be that posting twice on Thursday somehow makes up for not engaging at all on Friday. History suggests that means we shouldn’t expect much interaction over the weekend either.

Which is unfortunate — because this weekend brings “Snowmageddon.”

Nextdoor itself labeled this a historic weather event on its blog. And yet, I’d bet (if I could) that there will be little to no active engagement with:

- Neighbors who may need help

- Advertisers trying to reach local communities

- First responders and community helpers

- Neighborhoods looking for a real-time connection

This weekend could have been a perfect opportunity:

- Checking in on neighbors

- Amplifying local resources

- Encouraging real-time updates

- Actively connecting people when it matters most

Instead, the platform appears content to go quiet.

From a market perspective:

#NXDR is up $0.01 (+0.25%)

Dow: down 285.30 (-0.58%)

NASDAQ: up 65.22 (+0.28%)

Markets move, but community moments don’t wait.

Snowstorms don’t pause for weekends.

Neighbors don’t need help only on Monday through Thursday.

Connection is either a mission — or it’s a content schedule.

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#Nextdoor #Community #Leadership #Engagement #Snowmageddon #CustomerExperience #CX #BrandTrust #NXDR #NiravTolia

When Disclosure Is Mandatory — Silence Isn’t an Option

I recently learned that a publicly traded company is required to provide advance notice (often ~40 days) of key shareholder events — including date, time, location, and agenda — pursuant to #SEC rules and applicable state laws. The purpose is simple: ensure shareholders receive timely, equal access to material information.

Nextdoor published its notice here, dated January 21, 2026:

https://lnkd.in/efQKWUag

Here’s the timeline as I experienced it:

- January 2, 2026: I submitted an email request to Investor Relations asking for shareholder-meeting details. No response followed.

- January 21, 2026: The company posted the notice publicly on its investor site.

- January 22, 2026: I filed an SEC complaint (Submission 17691-354-934-972) based on my understanding of disclosure obligations and the lack of response.

To be clear, I’m not asserting an outcome. Regulators determine facts and consequences. That said, public companies can face meaningful penalties if disclosure requirements are not met — figures often cited range widely (e.g., tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the findings). They do not include reputational impact or remedial actions.

What’s frustrating is how easily this could have been avoided:

- Respond to a shareholder email.

- Keep engagement channels open.

- Don’t delete comments seeking clarity.

- Don’t block shareholders on LinkedIn.

- Communicate early and plainly.

Leadership sets the tone and accountability. Ultimately, the buck stops at the top, including #NiravTolia, for the culture and processes that allowed this breakdown.

When is it enough? When transparency becomes the default — not the exception.

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#NXDR #InvestorRelations #ShareholderRights #CorporateGovernance #SEC #Transparency #Leadership #Accountability #NiravTolia

When “Investor Relations” Doesn’t Return the Email

I want to document something plainly and factually.

I emailed Investor Relations at Nextdoor requesting information about the upcoming shareholder meeting. That email was never returned. I ultimately had to find the meeting details myself through Nextdoor’s investor website:

👉 https://investors.nextdoor.com/news/news-details/2026/Nextdoor-Announces-Date-for-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Financial-Results-and-Conference-Call/default.aspx

For a platform that claims to connect, this raises reasonable questions:

- Is it permissible — and appropriate — for Investor Relations not to respond to a shareholder inquiry?

- If IR doesn’t reply to a shareholder, who else isn’t Nextdoor replying to — users, advertisers, employees, other shareholders, and investors?

- What does “connection” mean when basic communication channels go unanswered?

Meanwhile, the market had a strong day:

#NXDR: up 4.12%, from $1.96 to $2.02

#Dow: +306.78 (+0.63%)

#NASDAQ: +211.20 (+0.91%)

I now have the opportunity to submit a question ahead of the earnings call. Which leads to the next question — one that matters to shareholders:

Will #NiravTolia take a hard-hitting, substantive question about engagement, governance, moderation, transparency, and communication?

Markets reward confidence and clarity.

Silence forces shareholders to read between the lines.

I’m not asking for special treatment — just the dialogue a public company owes its investors.

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#Nextdoor #NXDR #InvestorRelations #ShareholderRights #CorporateGovernance #Leadership #Transparency #Accountability