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Oh my gosh, do you live in my neighborhood? I may actually divorce my spouse for making me sign up.

Here is one of my favorite NextDoor exchanges:

A: Someone pulled up today in a Dodge Ram and drove off with my son's truck. It's black with white rims, red detail. Just got it this year.

B: Aw, man, what is it with people? How is your son gonna get to work now?

A: (Posts picture.)

C: It's a child's truck. For a child.

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Oh no!! The fodder is endless. Thx for reading and commenting!

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Haha!!

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I understand from my wife that the bulk of postings around us are grouchy old fuckers who cannot say they are tired of being alive, so instead complain about kids riding bikes, slightly younger old farts playing pickleball and kids having the gall to use the basketball courts to, you know, play basketball.

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I love when I see kids playing in the street. It’s rare tho.

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Someone once posted multiple images of our car on Nextdoor with the caption "hasn't moved in weeks, possibly abandoned?" It was parked outside our house and we used it every day. I was outraged 😂

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Outrageous then. Hilarious now? Gladys Kravitz neighbor.

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Oh yes, the outrageous is always amusing in the end

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BWHA! The Great Mole War. I've never heard of this, but I feel like it would be great fodder for a book or something. Also, I'm glad someone was able to help that man with Alzheimer's. That could've ended badly.

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Thx for reading. 🥰🙏

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This made me laugh and remember AK singing praises on NextDoor -- anything zany works for the funny lady eating dogfood. BTW AK was responding way back when on a post I wrote inspired by the stupidity of NextDoor. Thanks again CK!

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You had a post about Nextdoor? Great minds…

BTW AK’s post about dog food was for April Fools Day.

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NextDoor is a place where suburbia puts their crazy on. Funny that it ended up on April Fools Day🐶

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Did you mention catalytic converter theft? We are living in the same neighborhood and don’t even know it!

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For some reason that theft hasn't been as prominent in the last year. Maybe neighbors have realized it's an overdone post. Sigh.

Yes, we can meet for a virtual Nextdoor cup of tea. 🥰

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Here's my UK take. I think several of us have been a bit obsessed with this site. https://open.substack.com/pub/carolineosella/p/whos-living-nextdoor?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=p3krk

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Love this! Almost the same as the US!

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"Maybe your neighbor is having a dinner party and didn’t invite you because you’re a busy body." Tee hee. 😂

I think Nextdoor would annoy me to the point of insanity.

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Yeah. Stay away.

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OMG, I loved this.

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Thx, Sue. 🙏🥰

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It’s just as crazy in the UK!

I was on Nextdoor for about 10 minutes and then had to leave as was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of messages!

Maybe it’s good for lonely people though. 😊

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Great point. I came across one gal who was looking for friends. Does the UK still have a loneliness minister?

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No idea!

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Ahhh, Nextdoor. I agree with Anne Kadet: it’s very entertaining, although often gets annoying quickly. My biggest pet peeve is that NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION. You need a plumber recommendation? Guess what - so did eight people yesterday and the day before, etc. etc. Do a damn search! Oh, and everyone looking for a recommendation wants someone with “reasonable prices.” I just imagine whole communities of service laborers getting squeezed by cheap neighbors. The worst is asking for a reasonably priced veterinarian. These people have some of the highest suicide rates among docs, and you don’t think you should have to pay them to look at the bump on Fluffy’s paw. Terrible!

I also can’t abide the stupidity of the people who leave their cars unlocked, and then POST about getting robbed, and then get mad when the sanctimonious and sarcastic come out in full force in the comments. If you were dumb enough to leave your car unlocked AND post about it, you’re basically advertising how dumb you are and you’re fair game, IMO.

Lastly, some people should not be cat owners. Unless you adopt a feral cat who will never acclimate to indoor life with humans (we have done this - given over our garage to a feral rescue from a Florida hoarding case), then don’t let your cats outside. It’s far too dangerous for them - predators, cars, etc. And especially don’t post about how your outdoor cat hasn’t been seen in weeks (again, piling dumb upon dumb). 🤦🏼‍♀️🙄

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I see you have some experience. 🤣Yes. The search button! It’s a great tool. I didn’t know that stat about vets. 😞

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As a night shifter I used to ride my bike at 0300 at times and the only neighborhood in our mostly country setting was in an uproar because one inhabitant claimed a biker was casing the joint. I continued to ride for the sheer pleasure of terrorizing them.

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This neighbor-mama would be worried about you riding at 3am. 🙏

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🤣

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Next Door is the source of so many obscure city mysteries... You could totally be a Next Door Nancy Drew as your retirement gig--just solving ridiculous cases of minuscule consequence with crazies and curmudgeons... The kvetching is unparalleled. I don't know how you'd get paid, but the stories would be fab! 😆

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There’s a story! A modern Nancy Drew solving Nextdoor mysteries. Hehe.

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One of the frequently recurring themes on my Nextdoor is helicopters: Did anyone see that? Did anyone hear that? Was it the police? Why was it there? It was circling! What are they looking for? There were two of them!

I always want to post: "Escaped convict. Lock your doors, and to make sure the lines of communication remain clear, get off the internet immediately."

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Haha. Yes. Those dang helicopters. Try posting that reply next time. Hehe.

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