This works because so many of my neighbors have joined. Weve exchanged items and neighborhood news/information, found lost animals, and passed around recommendations. Its a good feeling to connect with those around me I might not meet otherwise, and to know there are so many decent people in my hood. As with any app, there are details you might change. At first I was getting way to many emails. I opted out of all of them, downloaded the app for my phone, and used settings so that I only get a silent badge as notification of activity. You can even opt out of that if you want, and only check it when you feel like it.
Darcibeth about Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, v2.40