Hey All,

I’m in the US and looking for an alternative to the Nextdoor app that allows me to connect with my neighbors, and possibly includes a marketplace. The current state of Nextdoor’s racism and transphobia makes it unusable. I even live in a relatively progressive part of the US. I would really love to have an app that lives up to the standards it claims to have. I know that’s a BIG ask though. Thanks!

  • SpamelaHamderson@piefed.socialOPEnglish
    8·
    4 days ago

    My problem is with the app more than my neighbors. There are plenty of a**holes everywhere, but the app lets their racism and transphobia fester. There are also plenty of people that have been banned from using the app because they list a preferred name as opposed to a legal name, which is definitely transphobic.

    It’s also problematic because it prevents folks with non-European names from using a name that won’t draw a lot of attention they don’t want from said a**holes. I understand that is another much deeper issue in the US, but I can only do so much about that.

    • CorrectAlias@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      6·
      4 days ago

      There are also plenty of people that have been banned from using the app because they list a preferred name as opposed to a legal name, which is definitely transphobic.

      I got permabanned for that exact reason, I used my preferred name. I tried to appeal, but they said that because the name on the property record didn’t match (creepy that they went that far in the first place), that I’d have to upload photo ID. I told them to eat shit.

      • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        Crazy to think that’s when they suddenly start caring about property records again. But if it’s a MAGA bot that’s driving engagement, let ‘er rip!

    • glimse@lemmy.world
      1·
      4 days ago

      That’s weird, I didn’t use my full name when I signed up. It was my first initial and part of my last name

    • ryannathans@aussie.zone
      1·
      4 days ago

      To get Members started on Nextdoor, we use personal information to:

      Confirm Member accounts using several techniques, including checking against third party data and public records, verification codes, or geo-verification. We also use public registries to block registered sex offenders in the United States (and other countries where permitted by law) from signing up for our Services. In some circumstances, we may ask for additional information (such as government-issued identification and business documentation) to confirm Member accounts.

      That doesn’t sound trans phobic, if anything it’s protecting vulnerable people

      • SpamelaHamderson@piefed.socialOPEnglish
        4·
        4 days ago

        Please consider that only applies for account verification during initial signup. While there can be some value in protecting vulnerable populations, actual use of their platform is a different story.