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Nextdoor was good when posts were local to 1 neighborhood (~100 people). Now that posts default to 20+ neighborhoods in a 10 mile radius, the conversations are far less personal and neighborly. And more political topics now, and less moderation.

Pushing beyond Dunbar's number in order to maximize growth and "engagement" was a mistake.



I would suggest that pushing beyond Dunbar’s number to maximize growth and “engagement” is always a mistake for any kind of online community.




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