Day 0: Listening for Substance, Not Spin
Today is Day 0.
As a shareholder, I’m listening closely to the plan #NiravTolia presents for Nextdoor—and the results delivered in Q4 2025 and full-year 2025.
As of 11:00 AM ET, $NXDR is trading at $1.685, a modest but noticeable uptick—perhaps a sign of growing confidence.
The earnings call begins at 5:00 PM ET, after markets close. Tomorrow will tell the real story:
Was there a clear, secure message with credible next steps—or just word salad and time wasted?
Shareholders are listening.
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#Nextdoor #Leadership #EarningsCall #Shareholder #NXDR #CorporateGovernance #Accountability
Night Patrol: One Shift. One Hook. No Turning Back.
Before anything else, please consider giving to this GoFundMe to help defer the costs of fostering cats who need care, safety, and a chance at a better outcome. Every contribution truly helps.
👉 https://gofund.me/1c120170c
Now to the movie…
I pressed play on Night Patrol and was locked in almost immediately. The opening has a Training Day–style vibe—raw, tense, and just familiar enough to pull you in before things start to feel… off.
The night moves fast. The tension builds quietly. And then you realize this isn’t going where you thought it was.
🎥 See how the shift unfolds and catch my full vlog at
👉 https://NielFlamm.com → Videos → Movie Reviews
#NightPatrol #MovieReview #FilmTension #IndieFilm #WatchTheVlog
Leadership Silence Speaks Volumes on Presidents’ Day
On Presidents’ Day, we didn’t hear a word from the CEO of Nextdoor, #NiravTolia.
What we did hear today—twice—was from the communications team:
Tomorrow: Nextdoor’s Q4 and Full-Year 2025 earnings call. Last chance to submit your questions — DM us by 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT today. Tune in tomorrow at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT at investors.nextdoor.com
We also saw a feature in HR Brew highlighting Tony Castellanos, discussing how AI will help grow people teams into strategic advisors.
That raises real questions.
How are Tony Castellanos and Nirav Tolia “bringing people together” with the current culture and processes?
How is AI being used to enhance traditional HR functions, even as the platform still relies on unpaid moderators who can divide, silence, or suspend neighbors for perceived bias?
Tony speaks about genuine interaction and not replicating trust and empathy through technology. Yet on the platform, neighbors often yell at each other virtually, get put in digital “time out,” and leave without finding common ground.
That’s not trust. That’s not empathy. And it’s certainly not leadership.
I’m very curious to see the Q4 results on February 18, 2026. More importantly, will Nirav read my question?
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#Nextdoor #Leadership #CorporateCulture #TrustAndTransparency #AIinHR #Community #Investors #NXDR
Lunch > Breakfast (At Least Today)
If you’re like me, lunch can’t come fast enough. For years, breakfast took a back seat—usually replaced by a large cup of very strong coffee.
Now and then, though, it’s nice to break the routine—especially when there’s a deal that actually fills you up.
There’s a today-only promo from #FiveGuys (with the usual terms & conditions).
Pro tip: Maybe don’t wear a white shirt/top. 😄
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#AfternoonRoutine #CoffeeFirst #LunchWins #SmallJoy #EverydayMoments
Dead Grandma: 90 Seconds of Horror That Actually Works
Every once in a while, you stumble across something unexpected — and that’s exactly how I got wind of the 90-second horror short Dead Grandma.
Yes… ninety seconds.
Normally, that wouldn’t even register as “a film,” but curiosity got the better of me. I pressed play — and honestly? It worked.
Dead Grandma wastes absolutely no time. There’s no fluff, no over-explaining, no unnecessary buildup. It drops you straight into an uneasy moment and lets the atmosphere do the heavy lifting. The tension is subtle, the pacing is tight, and the final beat lands exactly where it should. It proves that horror doesn’t need a long runtime — it needs restraint, timing, and confidence.
What impressed me most was how much discomfort and dread it packed into such a small window. You don’t get answers spoon-fed to you. Instead, you’re left with that lingering “did that really just happen?” feeling — which, in my book, is what good horror is supposed to do.
Short films like this are reminders that creativity isn’t about budget or length. It’s about execution.
Now — Please Take Action Right Now 🐾
Before you move on to the next scroll, I’m asking you to pause for a moment and help with something that matters right now.
I’ve started a GoFundMe to support Sarah Hays, who has been fostering several cats while actively working to place them in no-kill shelters or forever homes. While those placements are being secured, she’s covering food, vet bills, transportation, and daily care — and the costs add up quickly.
HELP!!! — even a small amount — please do so now.
Also, share the link after donating.
👉 Donate or share here:
https://gofund.me/f9d3bb3b6
If I’ve ever paid it forward for you, made you think, helped you see something differently, or shown up — I’m asking you to help pay it forward now.
Thank you for watching, reading, supporting, and caring.
Help Sarah Hays Care for Foster Cats Until They Find Forever Homes
Sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do is step in before there’s a crisis.
Sarah Hays has been fostering several cats for some time now—providing them with safety, food, love, and stability when they needed it most. These cats aren’t just “temporary residents.” They’ve been cared for, socialized, and loved as if they were her own.
Sarah doesn’t want to let them go—but she knows that finding no-kill shelters or true forever homes is what’s best for them. Until those placements happen, the responsibility—and the cost—remains on her shoulders.
That’s where we’re asking for help.
What Your Donation Supports
Every dollar goes directly toward the real, ongoing costs of fostering:
🐱 Quality food and litter
🏥 Vet visits, checkups, and unexpected medical needs
🚗 Transportation to meet potential adopters or shelters
🧼 Supplies and daily care essentials
Even small donations make a real difference when added together.
A Personal Ask
If I’ve ever helped you, encouraged you, supported you, or paid it forward in any way—
I’m asking you now to help do the same for Sarah and these cats.
And if you can’t donate right now, that’s okay.
👉 Please share this fundraiser.
Momentum matters. Visibility matters. One share can lead to the right shelter, the right adopter, or the right helping hand.
These cats are safe today because Sarah stepped up.
Let’s help make sure they stay safe until they reach the homes they deserve.
Thank you—for giving, for sharing, and for caring. ❤️🐾
— Niel Flamm
🐾 Help Sarah Hays Find Loving Forever Homes for Her Foster Cats 🐾
Sarah Hays has a big heart—and a full house. She’s been fostering several wonderful cats, loving and caring for them like her own. While she truly wishes she could keep every single one, Sarah knows that sometimes loving means letting go—and that finding the right forever homes is what’s best for her and, more importantly, for these awesome cats.
These cats are loved, socialized, and ready for their next chapter. Sarah has shared a few videos so you can see their personalities shine—watch them here:
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@dangerlynn7?_r=1&_t=ZP-93wjwHvbxza
Sarah is located in Greenfield, Oklahoma, about an hour from Oklahoma City, and we’re open to getting creative on meeting locations if the right forever home is a bit farther away. The priority is the right match, not just the closest one.
If you’re interested—or know someone who might be—please DM Sarah directly on TikTok. You can also message me, and I’ll happily pass the information along to her.
Sometimes doing the hardest thing is also the most loving thing. Let’s help these cats find the homes they deserve. ❤️🐱
#CatRescue #FosterCats #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHome #OklahomaCats #GreenfieldOK #OKCCommunity #CatLovers #RehomingWithLove #RescueCats
Silence Has a Pattern — and February 18 Is a Moment of Truth
Over the last few days, I’ve shared a series of visuals tracking a simple question about Nextdoor:
When — if ever — does leadership actually show up?
The images are satirical, yes. But satire works best when it reflects reality. As we head into the Q4 meeting on February 18, 2026, the context matters:
- Stock prices are sliding
- Investor confidence is waning
- Silence is filling the gap where vision should be
Patterns have emerged:
- Long stretches without visible engagement
- No transparency on moderation, suspensions, or metrics
- Reliance on anonymous volunteer moderators
- Senior managers who observe but don’t engage
In my opinion, there are many Senior Managers at Nextdoor, but very little leadership. That includes #NiravTolia and the broader C-Suite. Blocking critics and avoiding dialogue is not a strategy; it’s avoidance.
February 18 is an opportunity. I’m genuinely hoping to hear a clear vision, concrete next steps, and how trust — with users, advertisers, and shareholders — will be rebuilt.
What started for me as a simple request for a conversation has turned into something bigger. Engagement on LinkedIn is up. Traffic to NielFlamm.com is up significantly. This isn’t about noise — it’s about accountability.
All I initially wanted was a conversation. Instead, I seem to have found a calling.
Because silence may feel comfortable in the moment — but markets, communities, and investors always notice it.
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#Nextdoor #NXDR #Leadership #Accountability #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #ShareholderVoice #DigitalCommunities #NiravTolia
I’m Not the Only One — And the Receipts Are Public
If anyone thought I was the only one frustrated with how Nextdoor is being run—think again. I’m sharing public proof from X and from current and former users who are voicing dissatisfaction with:
- Anonymous volunteer moderators with no real accountability
- Inconsistent suspensions and enforcement
- A lack of true support when it matters most
I may be the most vocal—but only because I’ve been consistent.
This week’s virtual Q4 Earnings Call matters. I submitted the following question on January 22, 2026, to Nextdoor’s Senior Management Team (not using the word “leaders” intentionally):
Can management quantify how moderation practices and account suspensions impact reported active users, advertiser reach, and revenue growth — including whether suspended or indefinitely restricted accounts are included in engagement metrics provided to investors — and outline what specific changes are planned in 2026 to improve transparency, consistency, and trust in moderation and user engagement?
I’m not seeking acknowledgment for ego. I’m seeking it for the health of a company in which I am a shareholder. The Board of Directors, investors, shareholders, and advertisers are right to ask: when does this ship pivot?
Last week’s slide in $NXDR is unacceptable. A buyout—or golden parachutes for senior management holding significant equity—rewards mediocrity. Accountability, transparency, and measurable change should come first.
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#NiravTolia #Nextdoor #NXDR #Accountability #CorporateGovernance #InvestorRelations #Transparency #Moderation #DigitalCommunities #Shareholders
The Day After Retina Surgery: The Follow-Up Visit
The day after retina surgery comes with a mix of curiosity and nerves. How does the eye actually look? Is healing on track? That first follow-up with the retina surgeon answers many questions—some reassuring, some eye-opening.
I share what the appointment was like, what the surgeon checked, and how my vision felt just 24 hours after surgery. It’s a small visit with big implications for recovery and next steps.
For the full update and real-time thoughts, visit https://NielFlamm.com → Videos → Cataracts and watch the video.
#RetinaSurgery #EyeHealth #PostOp #Cataracts #RecoveryJourney #VisionCare #NielFlamm
Retina Surgery: What I Expected vs. What Actually Happened
Retina surgery wasn’t something I ever had on my bingo card, but here we are. I went into it with a general idea of what the procedure involved, yet there were still moments that caught me off guard.
On NielFlamm.com → Videos → Cataracts, I share my honest thoughts on the surgery itself, what recovery felt like immediately after, and the small but meaningful things I didn’t anticipate—changes in vision, daily routines, and how patience suddenly becomes non-negotiable.
It’s one thing to read about retina surgery. It’s another to live it. If you’re facing something similar, curious about the process, or want real talk instead of medical pamphlet language, I break it all down in the video.
👉 Watch the full experience on NielFlamm.com – Videos – Cataracts
#RetinaSurgery #EyeHealth #Cataracts #RecoveryJourney #HealthExperience #Vision #NielFlamm #RealLifeRecovery
Temporary Vision Impairment. Permanent Clarity.
On February 13, 2026, I’ll be undergoing surgery on my left eye to repair a detached retina. My vision may be compromised for a period of time during recovery.
What does that mean?
It may mean a brief pause in my daily requests to engage with Nextdoor and its C-Suite, including CEO Nirav Tolia.
Recovery is temporary. Accountability is not.
If you’re dissatisfied with suspensions, excessive emails, bot activity, moderation concerns, or other platform deficiencies, consider reaching out directly and professionally to decision-makers to request transparency and resolution.
Corporate contacts publicly associated with leadership roles:
Sarah Leary – sarah@nextdoor.com – Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer
Craig Lisowski – craig@nextdoor.com – President of Products
Sophia Contreras Schwartz – sophia@nextdoor.com – Chief Legal Officer
Nirav Tolia – nirav@nextdoor.com – CEO
John T. Williams – jwilliams@nextdoor.com – Head of Investor Relations
Noah Johnson – njohnson@nextdoor.com – Lead Corporate Counsel
support@nextdoor.com
press@nextdoor.com
Engage constructively. Ask clear questions. Request measurable answers.
Meanwhile, the slide continues:
$NXDR closed at $1.65 on 2/11/26 and $1.61 on 2/12/26 — down 2.42%. From Monday through Friday, it’s been all downhill, with lighter-than-normal trading volume. Markets notice silence as much as action.
I’ll be focused on healing — and I look forward to returning with a clearer vision in more ways than one.
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#Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #ShareholderVoice #DigitalCommunities #NXDR #NiravTolia
Transform Awards? Let’s Talk About What’s Actually Been Transformed
I came across a Nextdoor post promoting the Transform Award Finalist Livestream—a celebration of organizations and leaders “shaping the future” and “setting the standard for excellence and innovation,” with winners revealed at Transform 2026.
It made me pause.
Does this award actually mean something—especially in the context of Nextdoor?
Because when I look closer, Nextdoor has transformed… just not in the way the copy suggests.
Here’s what I see as the real transformation:
Neighbors pitted against neighbors.
Scanning my local feed—and posts on X (formerly Twitter)—I see suspensions, removals, and more division than connection.Leaders blocking users and shareholders.
How does blocking engagement align with a mission centered on connection?Metrics hidden, not shared.
I’ve repeatedly asked—politely—about suspended-user counts and how suspensions affect reach. These are metrics advertisers and shareholders deserve. Instead, they’re gated.Predictable silence.
From the Nextdoor playbook: after a burst of posts, expect quiet. Based on recent patterns, I don’t anticipate another post until Tuesday next week.
So yes—Nextdoor has transformed.
But transformation without transparency isn’t progress.
If awards are meant to recognize real impact, then accountability, openness, and measurable outcomes should be part of the criteria.
#Nextdoor #Leadership #Transparency #CorporateGovernance #CommunityTrust #CivicTech #Accountability #DigitalCommunities #NXDR
The Day the Notifications Stopped
Scene:
Niel Flamm sits in a recliner wearing a dramatic pirate-style eye patch over his left eye. Laptop closed. Phone face down.
Panel 1 – Niel’s Living Room
Niel (with eye patch):
The doctor says no screens—detached retina. Healing mode activated.
Niel (pauses):
This might be the first quiet day Nextdoor leadership has had in months…
Panel 2 – Nextdoor HQ War Room
Big screen reads:
“0 Incoming Emails from Niel”
Intern (whispering):
Sir… It’s been six hours. No LinkedIn posts. No blog alerts.
Bobo the Clown (confetti cannon):
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉
Panel 3 – C-Suite Table
Nirav Tolia (leaning back, smiling):
See? Organic growth in peace.
Sarah Leary:
Stock is still down, though.
Craig Lisowski:
Shh. Let’s enjoy the silence.
Panel 4 – The Mime
Mime dramatically acts out “listening for criticism”… hears nothing… wipes brow in relief.
Panel 5 – Back to Niel
Niel (lifting eye patch slightly):
I can’t see well… but I can still think clearly.
Niel:
Temporary vision impairment. Permanent memory.
Panel 6 – Nextdoor HQ Alarm
PING.
“Scheduled Post: February 18 – Question to Leadership”
Intern (panicking):
Sir… he pre-scheduled content.
Bobo the Clown:
HONK OF DOOM.
Nirav (staring at the screen):
He’s healing… and strategizing.
Final Frame
Niel (smirking):
You may enjoy the silence…
But clarity is coming.
Small Moments, Big Impact — But How Does Nextdoor Show Up?
I read the recent blog post from Nextdoor:
“Small Moments, Big Impact: Neighbor Stories from Nextdoor.”
https://blog.nextdoor.com/small-moments-big-impact-neighbor-stories-from-nextdoor
The stories are genuinely encouraging. Neighbors helping neighbors. People stepping up. Individuals thinking beyond themselves. That’s the kind of community spirit we all want more of. But it raises an important question:
How does Nextdoor itself show up? If we celebrate altruism in neighborhoods, what does the platform contribute beyond amplification? What causes does Nextdoor donate to? What measurable impact does the company itself make in communities? What happens to users who are suspended — temporarily or indefinitely — sometimes for questionable or inconsistent reasons — and suddenly can’t reach a neighbor during a critical moment?
The blog post closes with:
“Got a story about someone in the community who showed up when it mattered?” Fair question. So here’s mine:
How has Nextdoor leadership — including #NiravTolia and the C-Suite — shown up when it mattered?
Blocking critics. Relying on an invisible army of unpaid moderators. Refusing engagement — even as multiple employees view profiles without outreach.
That isn’t showing up.
Communities deserve platforms that model the very behavior they promote. If we’re going to spotlight neighbor courage, we should also examine corporate courage.
Altruism isn’t just a user feature. It’s a leadership choice.
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#Nextdoor #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #CommunityTrust #Transparency #CivicTech #Accountability #DigitalCommunities #NXDR
One Appointment… Then Everything Changed
Today was supposed to be simple — an eye appointment, answers, and then home.
Instead, it turned into one of those moments where you’re told something, and suddenly your day takes a sharp turn in a completely different direction. No time to process. No time to sit with it. Just: you need to go somewhere else, now.
I didn’t want to explain this one in writing — it’s better seen as it unfolded.
👉 Follow along on NielFlamm.com → Videos → Cataracts
More to come.
Plenty of “Heads,” Still Waiting for Leadership
At Nextdoor, there are many “Heads” — Heads of Product, Partnerships, and Investor Relations — yet not one willing to lead, take a risk, and contact me. #JohnTWilliams appears to have taken a page from the Nirav Tolia handbook: no interaction (see image). If I can’t engage on LinkedIn and emails take weeks to get a response, how exactly am I supposed to get a hold of you?
And more importantly, what’s the plan to actually “connect” — as stated in the mission?
In other news:
$NXDR is down $0.03 (-1.15%) to $1.72, with low volume (~1.2M shares). If this isn’t foreshadowing what’s coming, what is?
I’ll reiterate: #NiravTolia and the current C-suite should not receive golden parachutes, nor should a buyout reward leadership for the direction the company is taking.
Today’s “contact” from Nextdoor? An invitation to submit a question to leadership. I’ve submitted mine. The real test: will the team — which too often manages rather than leads — be brave enough to address it by my name?
We’ll see on February 18, 2026.
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#Nextdoor #NXDR #Leadership #Accountability #InvestorRelations #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #Shareholders
Double Digits, Profile Views, and a Neighborhood Story Waiting to Happen 👀
Fun milestone unlocked: I’ve officially hit double digits in the number of Nextdoor employees viewing my profile.
On February 9, 2026, Jason Hwang stopped by. Welcome! Which does make me wonder—how has John T. Williams never heard of me? Neighborhoods talk. 😄 Jason, instead of just peeking, why not reach out and partner with me—and Karen Romero? And hey, if partnering with me feels like a stretch, totally understood. But Karen is an exceptional QA leader who consistently drives positive, organization-wide results.
And here’s the fun twist: Rachel Royster from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram—Nextdoor’s current county government “guinea pig” partner—could probably tell an interesting story about all of this—engagement, visibility, leadership, and what partnership really looks like in practice.
So while Nirav Tolia is giving you the “you viewed his profile” talk, maybe plant a seed to hire Karen. That’s a win the whole neighborhood could get behind.
Stay tuned for the next $NXDR stock update. 🏡📈
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#Nextdoor #NXDR #Networking #ProductPartnerships #Journalism #CivicTech #QualityAssurance #Leadership #Hiring #LinkedInFun
Transparency, Reach, and Confidence — What Nextdoor’s Next Chapter Needs
As we approach Q4 and full-year results, I’m watching Nextdoor Holdings ($NXDR), Inc. closely — and so are investors.
From February 6th through today’s February 9th close, $NXDR is unchanged. That flat movement says a lot. Right now, confidence in the direction of the company is missing. Markets tend to reflect belief before performance — and once that belief returns, the stock will follow.
That’s why I’m genuinely hopeful about a reported county government journalist pilot program with Nextdoor, focused on politics and new construction. If done right, this could reach thousands of residents and demonstrate real civic value.
https://nextdoor.com/page/rachel-royster-1?utm_campaign=1770664141012&share_action_id=fcf0e0e7-9d4a-4bd7-a5e2-c80c95977d03
My hope is that the journalist doesn’t just use the platform — but asks hard, necessary questions:
- How far does the app actually reach?
- Who governs conversations, and how consistent is that governance?
- How transparent and fair is moderation?
- What real value does the platform deliver to neighbors, communities, and shareholders?
Pilots like this shouldn’t just test content distribution — they should test the product itself. Accountability, reach, trust, and leadership visibility all matter, especially heading into earnings season. Confidence isn’t built through silence. It’s built through engagement, transparency, and measurable value.
When that shows up, the market will notice.
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#Nextdoor #niravtolia #NXDR #InvestorPerspective #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #CivicEngagement #ProductStrategy #Leadership #PublicTrust
Giving the Gift of Life
Organ donation isn’t abstract to me — it’s personal. For people living with end-stage renal disease, a transplant isn’t about convenience or quality of life upgrades. It’s about survival, time, and hope.
The image in this post comes from the Medical University of South Carolina's transplant information and represents something powerful: one decision can change—or save—multiple lives.
I discuss what this means, why awareness matters, and how donations impact real people in a short video.
👉 Watch on NielFlamm.com → Videos → End Stage Renal Disease
#OrganDonation #GiftOfLife #EndStageRenalDisease #TransplantAwareness #HealthJourney #PatientPerspective