Nextdoor is trying to prevent neighbors from arguing about the midterms
The service will remind users to avoid letting election-related conversations from getting “heated.”
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Meta is shutting down Facebook 'Neighborhoods' for local communities
The Nextdoor-like product was never even widely released.
Nextdoor will remind users to keep conversations 'constructive' and 'empathetic'
The company is adding extra friction when a thread may be likely to turn negative.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Nextdoor can help you find and book COVID-19 vaccinations
You don't need the Nextdoor app to access the tool.
Nextdoor makes it easier to find free stuff your neighbors are giving away
You don't need an account to browse the 'Free Finds' section either.
Facebook sets its sights on Nextdoor with new Neighborhoods feature
It's now live in Canada and will roll out in select US cities soon.
Nextdoor will display 'anti-racism notification' if it notices discriminatory language
It'll prompt the author to reconsider their use.
Facebook is testing a Nextdoor-like 'Neighborhoods' feature in Canada
It's a "dedicated space within Facebook for people to connect with their neighbors."
Nextdoor pulls 'Forward to Police' feature amid concerns over racist abuse
Low demand also played a role.
Nextdoor allows businesses to reach out about pandemic relief efforts
They can link to gift card sites, fundraisers and more.
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California will send residents election information through Nextdoor
Voters in five counties will receive election updates through the social network.
